In its most extreme form, this is referred to as Addison's disease, a condition that causes muscle weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure and low blood sugar, and can be life threatening. At the other end of the spectrum, as well as in between, lies adrenal fatigue (also known as hypoadrenia).
The average length of heroin addiction treatment is one to three months, but most individuals need additional time, and this is where aftercare comes in. These programs are an extension of the counseling these people received during treatment.
Trends in Heroin Use: Age. Description: Describes recent trends in heroin use by age. In 2005, the average age for first-time use of heroin was 22 years old among individuals ages 12 to 49. The number of first-time heroin users and the age at which they initiate heroin use has remained stable since 2002 (SAMHSA, 2006).The manner in which females and males initiate heroin use tends to differ.he number of first-time heroin users and the age at which they initiate heroin use has remained stable since 2002 (SAMHSA, 2006). The manner in which females and males initiate heroin use tends to differ.