Heroin by Riley Ledford https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk All About Heroin en-us 2021-05-11 18:27:08 UTC 2023-04-11 19:34:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Heroin 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514760361 Scientific Name: Diamorphine
Other Common Names: Big H, Horse, Hell Dust, Smack]]> 2021-05-11 18:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514760361 Chemical Structure 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514777404 Molecular Formula: C21H23NO5]]> 2021-05-11 18:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514777404 Drug Classification 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514791458 Heroin is a narcotic drug that is considered an opioid. They are usually recognized as pain relievers when prescribed, but are considered highly addictive and heavily abused.]]> 2021-05-11 18:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514791458 Drug Impacts 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514807378 Brain and Nervous System: Can permanently alter the function and physical structure of the brain because of repeated brain activation by Heroin. This can deteriorate white brain matter, impacting the brain's decision-making ability. Neurons in the nervous system can also deteriorate, ultimately making you less reactive to your surroundings. 

Cardiovascular System: Repeated Heroin usage can lead to making your chances for heart attack twice as likely. Toxins from the Heroin can also get into the bloodstream, ultimately leading to potential heart failure. 

]]> 2021-05-11 18:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514807378 Heroin Toxicity 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514847320 There is no determined dosage of Heroin that is determined as deadly. The three factors that contribute to its toxicity is the individual's physiological makeup, individual's history of heroin usage, and the other drugs that the abuser is using. 

Some websites tag the amount at 200mg, but that is not verified. ]]> 2021-05-11 18:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514847320 Heroin Symptoms 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514862398 Low Toxicity Level/Short-Term Effects: feeling a "rush", dry mouth, flushing of skin, heavy arms and legs, nausea and vomiting, itching, clouded mental process, feeling of being conscious/unconscious

High Toxicity Level: Slowed heartbeat, choking sounds, conscious but cannot talk, body becomes extremely weak, Clammy skin, not responsive. ]]> 2021-05-11 18:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514862398 Heroin's Longevity 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514884393 Heroin has a very short half-life, typically only lasting 30 minutes on average, and gets flushed out the body's system after only 5-6 hours via urination. ]]> 2021-05-11 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514884393 Treatment 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514894141 Naloxone: Opioid receptor antagonist medication that can eliminate signs of opioid intoxication and can prevent the heroin from stimulating the activators.

Lofexidine: Can decrease some withdrawal effects for addicts trying to get off of the drug

Behavioral Therapy: Going to treatment centers to have support staying off of the drug by having reward-based systems in place. ]]> 2021-05-11 18:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514894141 Forensic Science and Heroin 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514916064 Testing Completed: 
Marquis: Often times, the Marquis test is utilized to determine whether or not the unknown substance may read positive for Heroin. If the color turns reddish/purple - that accounts for the identification of Heroin. 

Microcrystalline: The drugs are observed under a microscope to give cues to the structure of the crystal, further identifying what the substance may be.

Urine Tests: Urine may be analyzed to identifying if whether or not it tests positive for Heroin... This procedure is done rarely because of how short the half-life of heroin is. ]]> 2021-05-11 19:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1514916064 Perceived Health Benefits 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522196467 - Mood Enhancement and Increased Well-Being
- Increased productivity
- Coping Mechanism for Trauma
- Subtle Pain Relief

*None are backed by research, based off of users descriptions*]]> 2021-05-13 18:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522196467 Is Heroin Legal? 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522212842 Heroin is not legal for usage under any circumstances due to its addictive nature. ]]> 2021-05-13 18:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522212842 Interesting Facts 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522216058 - Most Heroin users are in their early to mid-20s and are from middle to upper-class families
- Heroin was manufactured in 1898 by a Germany company to help treat tuberculosis
- 9.2 million people worldwide are addicted to Heroin]]> 2021-05-13 18:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522216058 Sources 568773 https://padlet.com/568773/surqgmoseoohijwk/wish/1522255568 11 facts about heroin. (2014). Retrieved May 13, 2021, from https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-heroin

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