Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., - Owns and operates the largest network of Narcotic Treatment Programs ( NTP's) in California. We treat heroin and other drug dependencies on an outpatient basis.
Colorado Medical Detox - Colorado Medical Detox specializes in the successful detoxification of clients dependent on heroin, methadone, and/or prescription narcotics using the Rapid Opiate Detox (ROD) procedure and the Buprenex injection method.
Electonic Library - Methadone synthetic NARCOTIC, similar in effect to MORPHINE, used primarily in the treatment of narcotic drug addiction. Given to addicts, it blocks the euphoric action of HEROIN without itself causing euphoria and causes less severe and hazardous withdrawal symptoms than other narcotic drugs (although critics of methadone therapy point out that methadone patients are still addicts). Methadone is also used as an ANALGESIC, especially in patients who are terminally ill.
Future Opioids - Opioids and mental health.
Heroin - Frequently asked questions about heroin.
Heroin - Links to several resources on heroin use, abuse, and addiction as well as information about drug testing.
Heroin - Frequently asked questions about heroin.
Heroin - verified information from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Heroin [usdoj.gov] - information from the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Briefing Book.
Heroin Addiction - A site for addicts and ex-addicts. Help, advice, tips for detox, effects, dangers, use, and medical info.
Heroin Chic - explores the glamourization of heroin by celebrities and in popular culture.
Heroin Kills - An important alert from a heroin victim's story.
Heroin Pages - Information and Support Network - Includes an essay on heroin, support, and a forum where you can contact people via email for heroin addiction discussion.
In MMMMMM of Keith - The death of a teenager from a heroin overdose.
Institute for Comprehensive Detoxification and Rehabilitation (ICDR) - Provides advanced outpatient rapid detoxification treatment from heroin and all opiates using ICDR method. Detoxification procedure succesfully completed in a few hours.
J.Thomas Payte MD - Opiod Agonist Treatment - J. Thomas Payte, M.D. - Founder and Medical Director of Drug Dependence Associates, an outpatient chemical dependency treatment program blending pharmacotherapies with self-help and behavioral concepts since 1970. He began treating heroin addicts in 1963. He was appointed an adjunct instructor in pharmacology at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1969 and a clinical instructor in psychiatry in 1996. He founded the San Antonio Free Clinic in 1970. Edits the Journal of Maintenance in the Addictions.
Narconon New Life Center - Long-term, non-traditional treatment center for of alcoholism and drug addiction, specializing in heroin and cocaine abuse.
Narcotics - Narcotics are drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. The opiates, which are narcotics, include opium and drugs derived from opium, such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. This site discusses dependency, abuse, dangers, and withdraw.
Neuraad Florida - A treatment center located in Tarpon Springs, FL focusing on Rapid Anesthesia Assisted Detox of opiates, (heroin, methadone, pain killers, etc.).
One Day Heroin Detoxification - includes a review of the medical literature.
Opiate: Heroin Information
Opioid Drug Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs on the common opiate drugs and opium derivatives.
Opium Kings, The - companion site to the Frontline special on Burma's heroin trade. Includes interviews with the filmmaker, the last U.S. Ambassador to Burma, and four U.S. Drug Czars.
People Using Methadone Treatment - This site concerns: People using methadone for the maintenance treatment of heroin and opiate addiction.
PROD - Puget Sound Rapid Opioid Detoxification Consultants - PROD Consultants offers rapid opiate detoxification for people dependent on heroin, methadone, or prescription opiate drugs. Detoxificaiton is completed in a few hours and withdrawal symptoms may be almost entirely avoided.
Quick Docs on Heroin - The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information provies a variety of information on herion and other opiate use, addiction, and prevention.
R.A.D. Heroin Kills - Residents Attacking Drugs. A non-profit organization, has produced a video to promote awareness and aid in the prevention of heroin abuse in kids.
Sober Living By The Sea - Extended care residential treatment for alcoholism, cocaine, heroin and other substance addictions. Located in Newport Beach, CA.
The Institute of Advanced Treatment of Opiate Dependency - The original rapid opiate detoxification treatment for heroin, methadone, LAAM and all opiates using the Waismann method pioneered by Dr. Waismann of Israel. Located in Beverly Hills, CA
US Drug Enforcement Agency - Drugs of Concern - Information about the effects and use of individual drugs, including cocaine, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, MDMA (ecstasy), methamphetamine, steroids, and others. Includes statistics on illicit drug use in the United States.