Heroin usage has increased by sixty three percent in only a time period of eleven years. The United States is concerned about the heroin epidemic impact on society. According to the U.S centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)” Those who are addicted to prescription opioid painkillers are 40 times more likely to be addicted to heroin.” As stated by TIME “…people who are addicted to painkillers may make the switch to heroin since it’s cheaper, doesn’t require a prescription, and offers a similar high.” Doctors aren’t being very cautious about giving out prescription painkillers. Therefore it is easier for people to get addicted to painkillers, and because of this people are getting hooked on to heroin since it’s less expensive. Heroin
