Basic Info
What category does this drug fall under?
Depressants.
Has the number of people using heroin increased or decreased?
Increased.
Can heroin use cause mental health disorders such as depression?
Yes.
Is heroin legal in the U.S. for any reason? If yes, what is the reason?
No.
What is the main stereotype regarding the use of heroin?
A poor, usually ethnic minority, sitting under a bridge with a needle sticking out of their arm; a bum.
Name 3 street/slang names.
Ex. Black tar, Big H, Horse, Chiva, Smack,
What age range of people most commonly use heroin?
Ages 18-25 or young adults.
Regular use of heroin can lead to ______. Over time, the body becomes ______ on heroin.
tolerance; dependent
What was the main medical use of heroin?
To treat respiratory diseases.
Is heroin used in urban, suburban, or rural areas?
How can this drug be taken? Name at least three ways.
Injecting, snorting, smoking, sniffing, etc.
What has happened to the percentage of teens 12-17 using heroin?
Decreased.
Name at least 2 negative consequences of heroin use.
Infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, lung complications, collapsed veins, etc.
Name two diseases that heroin was used to treat.
Bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, etc.
Misuse of what can lead to heroin addiction?
Positive effects.
Initial surge of euphoria or extreme pleasure, then an insensitivity to pain.
About how many people used heroin in 2016?
About 1 million.
What is it called when someone stops or reduces their intake of a drug?
Withdrawal.
Where can someone go to for help with substance abuse in Tompkins County? Name at least one resource.
Mental Health Association in Tompkins County, the REACH Project, Ithaca Community Recovery, etc.
What is the stereotypical name for heroin users?
Hillbilly heroin.
Why is heroin so addictive?
The way that heroin is used causes the drug to enter the brain very quickly.
90% of new heroin users are of what race?
White.
Name 2 symptoms of stopping/reducing drug intake.
Severe muscle and bone pain, uncontrollable leg movements, sleep problems, etc.
Heroin was found to be effective in combating addiction to what 2 drugs?
Codeine and morphine.
What is speedballing?
Mixing heroin with crack cocaine.