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About Heroin

Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid made from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy.

Soon after the introduction of the drug into the bloodstream, heroin is converted into monoacetylmorphine and morphine, the compounds that mimic the action of endorphins, creating a sense of extreme well-being with the feeling centered in the gut.

One of the most common methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection.
As with other opiates, heroin is used both as a pain-killer and a recreational drug.

Frequent administration has a high potential for causing addiction and may quickly lead to tolerance. However, occasional use does not usually lead to symptoms of withdrawal.

If a continual, sustained use of heroin for as little as three days is stopped abruptly, withdrawal symptoms can appear.

Heroin can be administered in a number of ways, including snorting and injection. It may also be smoked by inhaling the vapors produced when heated (known as "chasing the dragon").

Some users mix heroin with cocaine in a so-called "speedball" or "snowball", which is usually injected intravenously although it can be smoked or dissolved in water and snorted.

This causes a more intense rush than heroin alone but is more dangerous because the combination of the short-acting stimulant with the longer-acting depressant increases the risk of overdosing on one or both drugs.

If you (or someone you care about) has a problem with Heroin, contact us now on 08000 380 480 for a fast, easy confidential consultation.

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