What+is+Heroin?

Heroin belongs to the opioid family of drugs. It is semi-synthetically made and comes from the opium poppy. It has a high addiction potential and has a strong, immediate effect once it is consumed. Heroin can be ingested a number of ways. It can be injected through a vein, into a muscle or under the skin. People who use this drug generally inject it into their vein because the effects of it are felt much faster. It can also be inhaled or snorted into the mucus membranes. People who use heroin describe the feeling as a rush of euphoria followed by feelings of tranquility and sedation that can last for a few hours.

Someone going through withdrawal from using heroin could experience the following: -Vomiting -Diarrhea -Runny nose and Sneezing -Restlessness -Intense craving to use again -Insomnia -Anxiety -Involuntary leg movements