Heroine ✰

Risks include contracting HIV or Hepatitis B and C through shared equipment.

"Nodding out," or switching between conscious and semiconscious states.

When heroin enters the body, it rapidly binds to opioid receptors in the brain, particularly those involved in feelings of pain and pleasure, as well as those located in the brain stem which control vital functions like breathing and blood pressure. Heroine

The immediate effects of heroin use include: A surge of euphoria. Clouded mental functioning.

Medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are used to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Risks include contracting HIV or Hepatitis B and

A chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking.

In its various forms, heroin can range from a white or brownish powder to a dark, sticky substance known as "black tar." Street-level heroin is often mixed with other substances, which significantly increases the risk of unpredictable reactions or overdose. The immediate effects of heroin use include: A

This is a life-saving medication capable of reversing an opioid overdose if administered in time. Many regions have programs to make naloxone available to the public.