History Of Heroin

When was it first used?

• Heroin was first created in 1874 in Germany
• It was first used as medicine.

First Signs of Addiction

• Constricted pupils
• Vinegar like smell
• Incohernet speech
• Decrease in hygeine

Heroin related laws

• The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914, Caused heroin to become a federally controlled substance

How is Heroin grown & Manufacterd

• Heroin (like opium & morphine) is made from the resin of poppy plants. The milky sap-like opium is first removed from the pod of the poppy flower, It is then refined to make morphine then further refined into diffrent forms of heroin

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How does Heroin make it to the U.S

• The cartel plays a big part on trafficking heroin into the United States
• sually trafficking heroin via cars and trucks through checkpoints
• Or smaller amounts on mules walking through checkpoints
• Even by plane & boat

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Cartels pushing heroin

• Sinaloa cartel plays a huge role in the distribution of heroin. Feeding and taking control of the U.S market with trafickers in over 1200 cities

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Price

• The average price of heroin is about $200 per gram

Slang Names

• H
• China White
• Chiba or Chiva
• Mexican Brown
• Dope
• Smack

Heroin Consumption

• Heroin is most commmonly first used at the age of 20-22

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Where in the U.S is it being used?

• Heroin is being used the most in Baltimore the A.K.A The U.S heroin capita

Effects of Heroin On The Human Body

• Infectious diseases,for example, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C
• Bad Teeth
• Changes in Behavior
• Depression
• Introversion

Federal & Sate Heroin Related Laws

• A. Denial of Federal Benefits 21 U.S.C. 862
• B. Forfeiture of Personal Property and Real Estate 21 U.S.C. 853
• Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties 21 U.S.C. 841
• Harrison Act of 1914
• Uniform State Narcotic Drug Act

What Schedule does the drug fall under?

• Heroin falls under a schedule 1 drug