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HeroinHealthUnit 1
By: Michel Eter
Discovered by acetylation of morphine Proved to be more effective than morphine or codeine First production was in 1898 by The Bayer Company Considered a “wonder drug” Restrictions on production were regulated by international treaties Production and consumption decreased after 1931
Classified as Opiate Opiate- Narcotic drug containing opium or an opium derivative Injected, smoked, sniffed/snorted, etc…
Many nicknames and technical terms Combination of street names and technical terms Tar, dragon, dope, Mexican horse junk, Mexican mud, number 3,
number 4, number 8, smack, etc…
Long Term Effects Short Term Effects
No patience Warm flushing of skin
Relapsing disease Dry mouth
Molecular changes in brain Feeling of heavy legs
No tolerance Feeling of heavy arms
Seek out other drugs State of drowsiness
Illegal to manufacture or possess Must have license to manufacture Cannot possess without license in: United States, Belgium, Swaziland, Denmark, Germany, Iran,
India, etc…
1. Act very quickly- better than to wait more2. Try to go to Methadone clinic3. Try to find new alternative4. Sign addict up for behavior therapy5. After treated, stay with addict6. Always stay positive