Personal effects disappearing. Parents themselves have started their children on the drug. People in general need to know that it is a highly addictive drug. The occasional use can quickly become an addiction. A trip to a local methadone clinic is always an education.
Addicts have no problem talking about the addiction and pain it has caused.
I would encourage anyone who wants to learn more, visit the local methadone clinic and talk with those being treated. I have learned so much, just by talking with addicts. Yes, I would like to add that almost all drugs have the potential to become addictive, not just heroin. Prescribed drugs can also be very addictive and if someone feels that may be on their way to developing an addiction, seek treatment. It can be effective.