HEROIN

LONG TERM EFFECTS.

• Weakening of the immune system.
• Partial paralysis.
• Respiratory illness.
• Loss of memory and physical performance.
• Inflammation of the gums.
• Pustules of the face.
• Coma
• Depression

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

• Increased drowsiness.
• Heavy sensation in the extremities.
• Reduced sensation of pain.
• Lethargic.
• Sedated mind.
• Feelings of being warm and flushed right after doing heroin.
• Getting sick/ Nausea.

FACTS

• Produced from the plant opium.
• Costs $150/gram.
• Dealers will lie about their product and tell you it will make you cool or give you your best high.
• Highlyiest addictive drug.
• Babies can be born addicted to opiates.

MORE FACTS

• It was first manufactured in Germany in 1898, as a substitute for morphine.
• Most people who take heroin will become addicted within 12 weeks of consistent use.
• 4.2 million Americans 12+ years have used heroin 1 time or more in their life.
• A 2009 study found that 90% of heroin addicts were white.
• A heroin addict may spend over $250 a day.