9 Facts About Heroin

We need a health approach to heroin.

The risk of heroin use has increased with additives in the drug supply like fentanyl. Learn more about how drug decriminalization and investing in health, overdose prevention centers, and safer supply can keep people safer.

Use the quick fact finder or arrow to learn more about heroin, or download our heroin factsheet (PDF).

Molecular model of heroin.
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