Effects
Name one psychological effect of heroin use
euphoria, calmness, disorientation, confusion, mood swings, depression, anxiety
Name one withdrawal symptom
nausea and vomiting, agitation, diarrhea, dilated pupils, sweating, anxiety, and muscle aches.
What kinds of symptoms could you have?
Physical, mental, and behavioral
Hormone that is released when you feel pleasure
endorphins
How are the ways you can take heroin?
smoking, snorting, injecting with needles
What happens when u have money issue when you are under the influence of heroin or any drug?
Financial issues
How long is the duration of withdrawal?
depends on several factors, The length of time the abuser used heroin, how frequently they took it, the method by which they took it, and the amount they took at a time.
Name 2 mental symptoms
loss of responsibility, irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, and sleep disturbances.
what can the use of heroin to do the brain?
brain cells die, no oxygen
If you are inhaling the heroin, what to do you do before?
heat it up
You could die
What is the withdrawal symptom where you feel sick?
nausea and vomiting
Name a behavioral symptom
lying or other deceptive behavior, hostile behavior, wearing long pants and shirts even in the warm weather (to hide needle marks), diminished coordination, and pushing loved ones away due to shame or disgust with oneself
what happens when there is no oxygen flow in the brain?
brain cells die
If you are using a needle, where is the heroin usually injected?
into a vein or a muscle and sometimes under the skin.
When you are under the influence of Heroin, you tend to neglect your appearance and health.
True or false?
True
What happens to your pupils?
they dialate
Name a physical symptom
warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting
What happens if many brain cells die?
the person dies
why do heroin users usually wear long shirts and pants even when it is hot out?
To cover up the needle marks
Name all Psychological effects of heroin use
euphoria, calmness, disorientation, confusion, mood swings, depression, anxiety
What is the symptom where you feel nervous and uneasy?
anxiety
What is addiction?
a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement with drugs
what does heroin do to the receptors of the brain?
When someone snorts heroin they inhale the powder directly.
True or false?
True