Cory Monteith overdose spotlights surge in heroin addiction and death
The overdose death of “Glee” star Cory Monteith has put a spotlight on an alarming rise in the number of young people becoming addicted to heroin – and dying from its effects, particularly in combination with alcohol or other drugs. Skip to next paragraph.
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Cory Monteith — 'Glee' Tried to Save Actor from Heroin Addiction
The cast of "Glee" — along with several producers — knew Cory Monteith was battling a heroin addiction earlier this year and were the catalyst in his decision to go back to rehab, TMZ has learned. Sources connected to the production tell us … it …
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Marijuana Cures Methadone and Heroin Addiction!
(PORTLAND, Ore.) – I can already feel the first comment. What the hell is he talking about? Well, Okay. During the 1860's Cannabis/Marijuana was used in the U.S. to get addicted people off alcohol, tobacco and opium, and it was very successful in doing so.
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