County officials ask for community assistance with drug culture

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 9:08 am

Black tar heroin is a form of opioid that is finding its way onto the streets of rural communities, including Stephens County. County leaders want citizens aware of the look of this drug and is asking for assistance. BA photo by A.D. Chachere
Another form of heroin is a powered brown version of the classic white powder. BA photo by A.D. Chachere

A.D. Chachere

news@breckenridgeamerican.com

Whether prescribed or found through illegal avenues, opioids are changing lives in America. These drugs can be snorted, smoked, injected or prescribed to give the feeling of blocking pain.

There are various forms of this opioid that law enforcement wants the community aware of; black-tar and brown heroin. Along with prescription painkillers, these opioids are flooding the market and ruining American lives.

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