Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the benefits of prescribed heroin for terminally-ill patients?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Heroin: Heroin does not come under the usefulness of medicines, approved in our country. There are other medicines we use to comfort the last moments of life. Heroin as such, has no medical use in our country.
Answered 6/1/2017
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Should my boyfriend get prescribed suboxone? My boyfriend wants to start being prescribed Suboxone for his opiate addictions. Personally i don't think he has an addiction. He does do opiates on occasion and at one point was addicted to heroin. When he
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How would you know if your overdosing on heroin?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is heroin 800 more effect in end stage cancer patients?
Why is Suboxone so hard to obtain in Southern Indiana vs Atlanta, GA? I realize there are less prescribin drs and they're regulated on how many patients they can prescribe to, but this's torture tryin to maintain life! It's easier 2 just get heroin!!
What should I do if I have a heroin problem and i heard that i can take methadone to stop. What are the benefits to this..Will i be addicted to methadone then too?
I was prescribed hydrocodone but i'm afraid of getting addicted. Is hydrocodone as addictive/strong as heroin?
Im a herion addict I keep trying to detox any tips how to detox at home. I am prescribed subutex but since the heroin they don't work as well
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
