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Opium used to be used as treatments for diarrhea and anxiety in the middle ages. Later in the 19th century the use of it was normal and not seem as harmful. Morphine was used to ease pain during surgeries but this resulted in some addicts. In 1898 heroin was made and was labeled to treat coughs. Babies were given this when they were crying to act as a soothing syrup, but many died from overdose. Around the early 20th century people realized the addictive effects relating to opium.

"Heroin." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 3, UXL, 2006, pp. 399-420. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100060/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=11a0632b. Accessed 22 May 2019.

Monroe, Judy. "A deadly narcotic: heroin." Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication, Oct. 1996, p. 13+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, https://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A18766632/GPS?u=lom_inac&sid=GPS&xid=f4c2783c. Accessed 22 May 2019.

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Some short terms effects of using heroin include a dry mouth, nausea/vomiting, clouded mind, and itching.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Heroin.” NIDA, NIH, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin.

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Some long term effects include insomnia, infection of heart lining, swollen tissue filled with pus, liver/kidney disease, mental disorders, damaged nose tissue for those who snort, and collapsed veins for those who inject. Heroin is extremely deadly also, when overdosing it is hard to recover. Since heroin slows down your heart rate it can slow down the heart rate to the point of death.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Heroin.” NIDA, NIH, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin.

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In some countries it is used to help treat pain however, it is illegal in most and can be seen to have no medical benefit.

"Heroin." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 3, UXL, 2006, pp. 399-420. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100060/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=11a0632b. Accessed 22 May 2019.

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Teens do not tend to use heroin, there is mainly an increase of heroin use for young adults. However, using gateway drugs can lead to the use of heroin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGvllptSxDQ

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Heroin is made from opium poppy plants and is illegal in most countries. It is snorted, smoked, or injected under the skin. There is powdered and liquid form. It is classified as a narcotic, a depressant, and schedule 1 drug. A narcotic is a drug that affects mood and is sold for recreational use, it is illegal.

"Heroin." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 3, UXL, 2006, pp. 399-420. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100060/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=11a0632b. Accessed 22 May 2019.

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Slang Names: smack, horse, dope, skag

Scientific Name: Diacetylmorphine

"Heroin." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 3, UXL, 2006, pp. 399-420. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100060/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=11a0632b. Accessed 22 May 2019.

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Many users report feeling euphoric after the use of heroin. Heroin enters the brain relatively fast to receptors that effect feelings of pain/pleasure, heart rate, breathing, and drowsiness.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Heroin.” NIDA, NIH, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin.