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I'm wondering why are people addicted to heroin?
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Genetics, exposure,: Life experiences (trauma may predispose), etc. Addiction to heroin is a chronic disease that is treatable and can go into remission. Much of the risk for addiction is genetic. When people use the drug, it is very reinforcing and changes the brain so it is extremely difficult to stop. More info at: http://www.Drugabuse.Gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin.
Answered 1/18/2014
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