HEROIN

Definition of heroin?
Heroin is an illegal and highly addictive drug. It usually in a white or brownish powder.

What is heroin?
Heroin is a depressant, it doesn't necessarily make you feel depressed, but instead slow you down and the activities you do. It slows down the nervous system and message going between the brain and the body.

OTHER TERMS FOR HEROIN

• Horse
• Hammer
• H
• Dope
• Smack
• Junk
• Gear
• Boy

How is heroin used?
Heroin is usually injected, sniffed/snorted, or smoked. When it is smoked/sniffed, the effects are usually felt within 10-15 minutes.

How does it occur?
Originally made by C.R. Alder Wright in 1874. It was made by adding two acetyl groups to the molecule morphine. Heroin is widespread coming from Afghanistan which in 2004 produced roughly 87% of the worlds supply.

SHORT TERM EFFECTS!

• Rush
• Depressed respiration
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Weakness of muscles
• Depressed
• Itching
• Bad teeth

Long term effects

• Death from overdose
• Addiction
• Collapsed veins
• Infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B & C)
• Infection of heart
• Coma
• Breathing illness
• Loss of memory