Dangers
This part of the human body is suppressed by heroin
Central Nervous System
True of False:
a heroin user's tolerance level decreases with increased use of the drug
false, it increases tolerance with increase use
what kind of area do we see heroin the most?
urban areas
where does heroin come from?
opium poppy plant
By using these heroin can lead to severe blood infection and damage of the heart
contaminated needles or syringes
Name at least 3 symptoms of heroin withdrawal
craving for the drug, muscle and bone pain (flu-like symptoms), vomiting, heaving sweating, nausea, and irritability
what are some treatment methods?
pharmacological treatment and different kinds of treatment programs
what was heroin originally used for?
various medical purposes
This can happen when heroin is used too much in excess or when its potency is too high
overdose
Name two natural healing recovery approaches that can be used with addiction to heroin
exercise, nutrition yoga, vitamin B3, and meditation practices
what year was heroin banned for medical use?
1920
The most severe symptoms of withdrawal will usually peak about this long after stopping the use of heroin
48-78 hours
Name two psychological affects that heroin has on a user
Mood changes, physical changes, mental function tends to appear clouded. They may seem confused, they nod off and can't have a conversation. Lost of interest in anything other than heroin. Work, school, and family obligations tend to fade away for their daily activities or responsibilities. They may become more aggressive, erratic, and may being to steal or engage in illegal activities.
Name a method a person chooses when they abuse heroin and how quickly does heroin take affect?
-snorting powdered heroin induces a high within 10-15 minutes
- smoking the drug causes it to enter the brain within 2-5 minutes
-intramuscular injection causes a high within 10 minutes
-injecting intravenously, the most popular way, causes a person to get high in less than 10 seconds.
Name 4 ways you know that someone is misusing heroin
paraphernalia, nodding out, small pupils, track marks, health problems, personality changes, withdrawals, and overdose.