Treatment works for drug addiction

THE United Nations estimates that there are about 185 million drug abusers worldwide, of which about 15 million are heroin users.  

Although smaller in numbers compared to other drug users, heroin users contribute to the bulk of public health problems associated with drug addiction, like the 40 million HIV infections worldwide. Heroin addiction is also associated with a significant economic cost to governments – loss of productive population, crime, medical care, and social welfare.