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The first cultivation of opium poppies occurred in the fertile crescent in 4000 B.C. Egyptians found uses for opium in 1552 B.C. After spreading for centuries it was found out that morphine was the most prominent acting agent in opium. Heroin was then created by Alder Wright in 1874. In 1924 its production was outlawed in the U.S. and in 1956 it was outlawed as a whole. It is named a schedule 1 drug and it is still sold illegally today.

Bigelow, Barbara C., editor. “Heroin.” UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, vol. 3, UXL, Detroit, MI, 2006, pp. 399–420. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100060/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=11a0632b. Accessed 20 May 2019.

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Scientific names
- Diamorphine Hydrochloride
- Diacetylmorphine

Slang names
- Big H
- Hell Dust
- Smack
- Horse

Classification
Heroin is a schedule 1 depressant and a narcotic

“Heroin Information and Help.” DAN 24/7, dan247.org.uk/Drug_Heroin.asp.

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

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Heroin was embellished by the media which resulted in a large number of teens using heroin. Many users began their drug use because of the media and its portrayals of heroin. Teens are horribly affected by the heroin that is being illegally sold. While teen heroin users are less likely to commit crimes for the drug than older groups of addicts but over half have still been involved in illegal activities. Many teens have died and have been injured due to the negative effects of heroin.

Micheline Duterte, Kristin Hemphill, Terrence Murphy, and Sheigla Murphy. “Media Glamorization of Heroin Influences Young People.” Heroin, edited by Stuart A. Kallen, Greenhaven Press, Detroit, MI, 2006. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010185219/OVIC?u=lom_inac&sid=OVIC&xid=e317e02e. Accessed 20 May 2019.

“A Drug Deal.” Teen Drug Abuse and Addiction, www.therecoveryvillage.com/teen-addiction/#gref.

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There are various short-term and long-term effects that harm heroin users. After the drug has given the user the desired effects, the user may experience various side-effects. Short-term and less serious effects of heroin are dry mouth, nausea, restricted mental functioning, and severe itching. The long-term effects that result from a dependence on the drug are far more severe. These include heart infection, collapsed veins, insomnia, liver disease, erectile dysfunction in men, irregular menstrual cycles for women, and even death in extreme cases.

Department of Health & Human Services. “Heroin.” Better Health Channel, Department of Health & Human Services, 31 May 2015, www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/heroin.

F., Johnny, director.  Effects of Heroin 1:09 / 3:38 How Heroin Affects the Mind and Body -- The Doctors. YouTube, YouTube, 3 June 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxGL2bZyDbk.

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How heroin affects the mind and body -- The Doctors

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Heroin addiction is often treated with therapy and consultation.

The withdrawal symptoms for heroin include cramping, sweating, general pain, and lack of emotional control.

Many people have poor initial experiences with heroin because the injection causes a negative reaction.

A medicine called Naloxone can treat heroin overdose if used immediately.

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

Department of Health & Human Services. “Heroin.” Better Health Channel, Department of Health & Human Services, 31 May 2015, www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/heroin.

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Heroin is an opioid and a depressant. It is made from the seeds of poppy plants. It is a white or brown powder or if it is black tar heroin it is a black liquid-like substance. It is taken in various ways including inhalation through smoking or injection into veins which normally occurs in the arm.

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

“Heroin Overdose.” Drugabuse.com, drugabuse.com/heroin/overdose/.

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The only legal use of heroin is it is used as a painkiller by hospitals if patients are dying. It is effective at relieving pain and if there are patients with a terminal illness they could be given heroin. This is because there is no fear of the patients becoming addicted. There are also drugs similar to heroin that are more commonly used as painkillers.

“The Illegal Drugs with Legal Medical Uses - BBC Newsbeat.” BBC News, BBC, 6 Apr. 2017, www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39513521/the-illegal-drugs-with-legal-medical-uses.

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Heroin is a central nervous system depressant. It slows down bodily functions, which relieves pain and causes a high for the user. This is what the user desires and it is what makes heroin so addictive.

Barillas, Christopher V.G. “Heroin.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Gale, Detroit, MI, 2003, pp. 211–220. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000105/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 20 May 2019.