Heroin
The things it does to you
Descripition
Its is a white powder, in it's purest form its a fine white powder but in other states it can be rose gray, brown or black. The color comes from additives to dilute it.
Heroin is and opiate which means it is a drug with morphine-like effect
Short term effects:
“Rush”
Slowed breathing
Clouded mental functioning
Nausea and vomiting
Sedation; drowsiness
Hypothermia (body temperature lower than normal)
Coma or death (due to overdose)Long term effects:
Bad teeth
Inflammation of the gums
Constipation
Cold sweats
Itching
Weakening of the immune system
Coma
Respiratory (breathing) illnesses
Muscular weakness, partial paralysis
Reducedsexual capacity and long-term impotence in men
Menstrual disturbance in women
Inability to achieve orgasm (women and men)
Loss of memory and intellectual performance
Introversion
Depression
Pustules on the face
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
How is it used:
Heroin is used in various ways. It can be injected, snorted, sniffed and smoked, depending mainly on the purity of the drug and the preference of the user.
Legal Status:
It is a controlled substance. Any person seeking or obtaining diamorphine without disclosing authorization 30 days before obtaining another prescription from a practitioner is guilty of an indictable offense and subject to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years.Social Impact:
Heroin use is linked to financial problems among families, also linked to an increase in crime and can also affect employment.Decision making skills for different influences:
Listen to music
Hang with friends
Read
Go camping
Go fishing