The illicit drug and it’s uses

Dictionary.com defined Heroin as: a white, crystalline, narcotic powder, C 21 H 23 NO 5, derived from morphine, formerly used as an analgesic and sedative: manufacture and importation of heroin are now controlled by federal law in the U.S. because of the danger of addiction. Our definition of Heroin is; It is an illicit drug that causes major bodily problems, long and short. The drug is addictive and can be harmful when used, but more harmful when misused.

Some of the short term effects of Heroin are that it makes you have a rush, flushes the skin, dry mouth and a heavy feeling. Some of the long term effects of Heroin are infection of the heart, Liver disease, hepatitis transmission, kidney disease, Lung problems and skin infections.

Heroin is an illegal drug in Australia. 1.4% of Australians that are 14 years and over have used Heroin at some stage in their lifetime. 0.2% had used heroin in the previous 12 months. In 2004, the average age that people started taking Heroin was 21.2 years old. In 1991, 0.4% of the population over 14yrs old used Heroin. In 1993 – 0.2%. In %. In 1998 – 0.8%. In 2001 – 0.2%. In 2004 – 0.2%.

Heroin can be misused in several ways that can cause harm to the user. Such as; Using Heroin around people who aren’t able to help you. This could be dangerous because if you take Heroin wrong, no-one would be there to help. Another way that could be harmful through misuse of Heroin is over-dosing early in the morning, after no food. This is more harmful than taking a normal amount after food because your body has nothing in your body to give it strength when fighting Heroin. This can over-use organs, stressing them and causing more damage than usual (taking a normal amount of Heroin).

To reduce the risk of Heroin, the user can be around people able to help, have a small amount of Heroin, be in a safe environment after taking Heroin, have it over a long period of time, be a healthy person, have food with it and have Heroin knowing the effects it can have (be educated on Heroin).

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