Heroin & Other Opiates Use
Heroin is a powerful opiate drug that produces euphoria and feelings of relaxation. It is processed from morphine, a naturally occurring
substance extracted from the seedpod of the Asian poppy plant.
Heroin usually appears as a white or brown powder. Most commonly
injected, snorting and smoking heroin have become more common
in efforts to avoid the risk of infection, contraction of HIV
and physiological damage to tissue and veins at the site of
injection. Heroin may almost instantly cause chemical dependency. This means that one dose creates an experience that
is nearly perfect to the user. Heroin slows respiration and can increase risk of serious infectious diseases, especially when taken intravenously. Other opioid drugs include morphine, OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percodan, all of which have legitimate medical uses; however, their nonmedical use or abuse can result in the same harmful consequences as abusing heroin.
Heroin & Other Opiates Abuse*
An individual meets one or more criteria for over one year:
Role Impairment (e.g. failed work or home obligations)
Hazardous use (e.g. Driving while intoxicated)
Legal problems related to drug use
Social or interpersonal problems due to drug use
*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-IV)
Heroin & Other Opiates Addiction and Dependency*
An individual meets 3 or more criteria for over 1 year:
Tolerance - increased using to achieve same effect
Withdrawal signs or symptoms
Using more than intended
Unsuccessful attempts to cut down on use
Excessive time related to using (obtaining, hangover, coming to)
Impaired social or work activities due to drug use
Use despite physical or psychological consequences
*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-IV)
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