Smack, H, junk...whatever you call it, heroin is addicting!
Heroin is an opiate drug which is semi-synthetic. That means
it's part man-made-derived from the drug morphine-and part
natural-morphine comes from the poppy flower. Heroin is a powder
that can be "cooked" into a liquid and delivered via injection.
It can also be sniffed or smoked. It takes ten seconds to feel
the impact of injected heroine, while other methods take
minutes. After taking heroin, you'll feel a rush of well-being,
followed by a blissful, euphoric state. Because it's derived
from morphine, heroin also provides pain relief and slowed
breathing. The intense ecstasy of heroin lasts a few hours, and
when it wears off, cravings often occur. Long-term heroin users
often suffer from weakened immune systems and malnourishment.
Even death can result. Because the drug is injected
intravenously, heroin users have an increased risk of
contracting HIV and hepatitis. Remember: Heroin is very
addicting and is illegal. When the Want Becomes a Need Ener