Heroin Use In Nevada

Heroin Use In Nevada: Dr. Levy on KNPR Radio

Heroin use in Nevada has been on the rise throughout the state and across the Nation. Law enforcement and treatment experts agree that more and more people start using the drug after they develop an addiction to prescribed opiate pain pills. Heroin is one of the toughest substance addictions to kick. In this groundbreaking interview, a panel of experts explain why the drug is becoming more popular, where supplies are coming from and methods for treatment and prevention to help fight this growing epidemic.

KNPR Panel Discusses Heroin Use In Nevada

• Dr. Michael Levy, founder, Center for Addiction Medicine
• Jeff Thompson, recovering addict
• Kent Bitsko, director, Nevada High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

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