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The impact of heroin use is felt all across the United States. Scientists and government officials have identified heroin use as one of the most important drug use issues affecting the country today.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

addict —a person who cannot stop using an illegal drug, even though the drug is causing them harm. overdose —an amount of a drug that is toxic to a human’s system and can result in coma or death. rigorous —extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate. strung-out —a heavy drug user who acts erratically.

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Heroin: Devastating our Communities