Can you get addicted to heroin after using it once?

I had a question this week that concerned heroin use so here it is, can you get addicted to heroin after using it once?

I would have to say that this is a catch 22 question because the answer is yes and no. I say yes because if the individual has the hereditary disposition for addiction there is a slim chance they could become addicted to heroin after only using it once but this is highly unlikely. Just because you may not become addicted to heroin the first time is no reason to go out there and use heroin because what happens is the person starts to like it and over time they become addicted to heroin not to mention those who have died from a heroin overdose the first time they tried it.

Heroin is a very dangerous drug and is nothing to experiment with. I can not even begin to tell you the number of people who used heroin one time and are no longer with us because of an overdose so again if you have tried it then you need to stop using heroin before it kills you too.

If you think you may have a problem with heroin and want to quit using heroin I would suggest that you go to heroin treatment there you can receive help for heroin withdrawal as well as residential treatment. One can stop using and find a new way to live with out the use of drugs and I am living proof of this. I am reasonably happy and I am pursuing a degree in Social Work you can get clean and follow your dreams also.

If you know that you have a problem with this drug or any other opiate it is never to late to seek help. Recovery is for those who want it not for those who need it because if everyone that needed it the rooms of NA would be overflowing with addicts.

If you do want help then I would suggest that you speak with someone that has been to rehab or are attending meetings on a regular basis they can help give you direction. Anyone can stop using heroin, lose the desire to use it, and then find a new way to live clean and sober.

Good luck