Heroin is one of the most well known drugs in the world. Diamorphine is actually synthesised from the morphine drug, and originally arose as a cheaper alternative to opium in the 19th and 20th centuries. Also known as smack, black, and horse, this drug is an opioid analgesic and is extremely addictive.
Pure heroin is rarely found on the streets and is usually found within medical environments, where it is used in the treatment of acute pain and myocardial infarction. It tends to appear in its freebase form, which is a dull matte-based powder. Pure heroin is actually a white crystalline solid.
Side Effects
The person who takes heroin opens himself or herself up to a rush of intensity. It makes the person feel energetic and like they can do anything. Known as ‘chasing the dragon,’ heroin abuse can lead to itching, watery eyes, warm flushes, and vomiting. The trance-like state felt after taking heroin lasts between four and six hours. Users may feel drowsy after the trance ends.
Long-term use can lead to serious problems, including death. Injecting heroin eventually destroys the veins and forces the user to find other areas to inject themselves; this is why some people inject into their thighs.
Heroin Addiction Treatment
Heroin users normally find it quite easy to find their drug of choice. Afghanistan and Mexico serve as the main exporters of illegal opiates. Although governments have cracked down on it, it is still rampant. Residential rehabilitation treatment is the only way to escape from any temptations.
Within residential rehab, healthcare professionals spend time dealing with each patient on a one-to-one basis. Patients learn the techniques required to overcome the addictions and fight off the cravings. Furthermore, they gain the skills needed to find employment and turn their lives around for the better. This is the reason why most patients who gain the courage to enter treatment find themselves completely transforming their lives.
