Heroin

Heroin is classified as an opioid which is integrated from morphine, found naturally in opium poppy seeds. Although derived from morphine, heroine is more potent and the effects have a faster onset than morphine. Similar to other recreational drugs, heroin is highly addicted and has extreme withdrawal symptoms. Heroin is usually found in the form of white or brown powder, or a black sticky substance. Heroin can be smoked, snorted, orally ingested, or most common, injected. Heroin users experience a sensation of being “high”, as well as surges of euphoria. This drug has the capability to make users feel more extroverted, social and sensations of enhanced sexual performance.

Unfortunately, being as though heroin is “cut” with various drugs and substances, majority of users aren’t aware of the strength of the product or it’s true ingredients. It is very common for heroin abusers to die at the hands of a heroin  overdose. The mystery of not knowing the true contents of heroin when purchased is the cause of overdose in many cases, a high percentage of these overdoses lead to death. Heroine is amongst the most dangerous addictive substances, as well as one of the hardest to recover from.

Heroin has many adverse effects, some of the shorter term effects include causing the feeling of a “rush”, drowsiness, and distorted mental functioning. Despite some of the feelings of joy heroine use brings to it’s users, the long term effects of heroin use can lead to depression, memory loss, introversion, reduced sexual capacity, and a host of other detrimental effects. Also similar to crystal meth, heroin can cause dental issues and skin sores.

Once the effects of heroine wear off, the intensity of the withdrawal symptoms will vary and occur between 6 and 12 hours preceding the last dose. The peak of the withdrawal symptoms occurs within 1 to 3 days and slowly subside within a week. Occasionally, users can experience withdrawal symptoms for weeks and even months, ultimately experiencing  Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS). Some of the common withdrawal symptoms from heroin include:

• Insomnia
• Excessive body fluid production: tears, sweating, and runny nose.
• Abdominal cramps
• Anxiety and Depression
• Diarrhea

Fever and changes in body temperatures

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