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Heroin
HeroinBy Sydnie Bertrand and Laken MorrisSMedical NameDiamorphine
Street NamesHeroinHell DustThe Big H
Drug ClassificationSchedule I substanceOpiate
Methods of AdministrationInjectionInhalation by snorting or sniffingSmoking
Historical InformationCreated by Bayer in 1898Extracted from poppy flowersNamed from the German word Heroisch meaning heroism.
Short Term EffectsHypoxiaDry MouthFlushed skinNausea/vomitingSlowed cardiac functions Mental confusion
Long Term EffectsNeurological damageAddictionDeterioration of white brain matterComa
Complications/DangersDeath by over doseSpontaneous abortionBlocked blood vesselsLiver or kidney diseasesLoss of O2 to the brainHIV, AIDS, Hep B,Collapsed veins
Potential for AddictionHigh risk for severe addition and drug abuseC I substance
Symptoms of Over DoseApneaDry mouthTongue discoloration Low blood pressureWeak pulse Blue colored lips and nails
Emergency treatment of ODIV fluidsBreathing supportNarcotic antagonistCPR if unresponsive or not breathing
Who is most likely to use this drug?White male and femalesUsually in late 20sLiving outside large urban areasLower to middle income class
Resourceswww.drugabuse.govwww.drugfreeworld.orgwww.heroininfor.orgwww.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplushttps://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/heroin-opiates