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As the United States war in Vietnam finally came to a closure, there were 750,000 Americans addicted to Heroin. Even though billions and billions were spent to keep heroin out of streets, this was very unsuccessful. Today, there is more amounts of heroin available than there ever was before. It also is now ten times cheaper.

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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Demi Lovato explains how she is living with a mental illness and talks more about her health. She expresses the issues if mental illness is not treated and how many lives are lost to substance abuse.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/demi-lovato-heroin-overdose-opioid-drugs-mental-health-laurel-view-drive-latest-a8462341.html

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Places where Ibogaine is not available. . .

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Places where Ibogaine is not available. . .

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Ibogaine helps people come off heroin more easily. There is a catch though, Ibogaine is NOT available in many countries. Including the United States.

"Heroin." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, edited by Pamela Korsmeyer and Henry R. Kranzler, 3rd ed., vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 236-238. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX2699700234/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=b7027a4f. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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Only 5 - 10% ever recover from Heroin.

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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There are many, MANY, withdrawal symptoms. This includes a very extreme craving for the drug, feeling restless, extreme bone and muscle pain, and vomiting.

"Heroin." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, edited by Pamela Korsmeyer and Henry R. Kranzler, 3rd ed., vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 236-238. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX2699700234/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=b7027a4f. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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About 75% of heroin users in the U.S. develop Hepatitis C.

Kidney Disease

Heart Lining

Valve Infections

Skin Infections

Oral Health Issues

Damaged Teeth

Swelling of Gums

There are also long-term effects. . .

Organ Damage PERMANENTLY:

Kidney

Liver

Brain Damage

Lung Problems which eventually lead to Tuberculosis and Pneumonia.

"Heroin." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, edited by Pamela Korsmeyer and Henry R. Kranzler, 3rd ed., vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 236-238. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX2699700234/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=b7027a4f. Accessed 23 May 2019.

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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9.2 Million Heroin users worldwide and 948,000 Heroin users in the United States alone since 2016.

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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(Cost(s) in the United States)
Single Dose 0.1g: $15 - $20
Daily: $150 - $200

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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Rate at which each age group is doing Heroin

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Rate at which each age group is doing Heroin

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Using Heroin is most likely to get you addicted to other substances. The average is THREE other drugs.

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Manteca, Aunt Hazel, number 4, Harry, Antifreeze, mud, nice and easy, noise, number 8, tootsie roll, nurse, skag, smack, stuff, big harry, white stuff

"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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The use of Heroin is significantly rising amongst teens. Teenagers try Heroin for multiple reasons. It might be to experiment the drug, impress their friends, or to cope with the stress and pain occurring in their lives. In a 2008 study from the University of Michigan, it shows >1% of high school seniors tried heroin before.

Source Citation   (MLA 8th Edition)

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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Users enter a dream like state.

Dry Mouth

Nausea

Vomitting

You breath slower.

Parched Mouth

Slow/Different heart rate.

Weight of Legs and Arms become unnaturally heavy.

Body Temperature rises.

Provides relief from pain and anxiety.

Addictive.

Rush of Euphoria (Intense good and loss of other senses)

Warm flush throughout the skin.

*Note: All of these effects would happen from a small amount of heroin, also remember it depends on someones tolerance level.*

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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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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Look what Heroin does to teens (Withdrawal Symptoms):

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Look what Heroin does to teens (Withdrawal Symptoms):

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnxrTwkR3EU

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The "Miracle" Drug versus the DEATH Drug

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The "Miracle" Drug versus the DEATH Drug

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

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The "Miracle" Drug versus the DEATH Drug

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The "Miracle" Drug versus the DEATH Drug

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Last time heroin was used for medication, dates back to more than 6000 years ago. Since then, times have changed. Heroin is illegal almost everywhere around the world, however, this does not stop people from using the drug.

"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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HIGHLY addictive, very "habit-forming".

More harmful effects are listed in other boxes.

"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.

Source Citation   (MLA 8th Edition)

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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The different methods of taking heroin includes:

Snort

Smoke

Inject

Under skin or into muscle. . .

Increased purity:
This allowed users of heroin to experience the drug without directly having to inject it into their veins.

How is heroin made?
It is produced from the product that leaks out of opium poppy bulbs.

If too much Heroin is taken, it causes someones brain to not receive enough blood, Leads your respiratory system to go from slow breathing to completely shutting down, meaning DEATH.

"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.

"Heroin." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, edited by Pamela Korsmeyer and Henry R. Kranzler, 3rd ed., vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 236-238. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX2699700234/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=b7027a4f. Accessed 23 May 2019.

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The United States government does not see the value of heroin being medically to treat illnesses. They view it as a very dangerous drug.

Afghanistan produces major amounts of Opium Poppy, this caused the price of Heroin to reach its lowest in 2004.

Heroin does have a tie with terrorism. Osama bin Laden reported he used cash from heroin deals to pay for all of his stuff, including hiding from the U.S. and personal bodyguards.

"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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Heroin
Some of its most common Slang Terms include:

Smack

Junk

Hero

Skag

Snow

Horse

China white

Brown

Dope

H

Beast

Heroin can be classified as:
Narcotics, Scheduled 1 Controlled Substance

"Stree Slang & Nicknames for Heroin." American Addiction Centers, americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/slang-names.

"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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Heroin was first created in Bayer, Germany in 1898.

Heroin is extracted from Opium Poppy.

First use of poppy can be traced back to the fertile crescent, specifically to Iran and Iraq.

Although selling the plant is illegal in almost every part of the world, this has not stopped people around the world from farming poppies and creating heroin. Especially in these areas:

Southeast + Southwest Asia

Mexico

South America

Central Africa

The amount of opium produced has doubled ever since 1980.

"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.

Barillas, Christopher V.G. "Heroin." Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, 2003, pp. 211-220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 23 May 2019.