Smoking heroin delivers the opiate from the lungs to the arteries. Then, it travel through the bloodstream and goes dire ...
Comprehensive guide to illicit drug use, abuse, and addiction. Scientific guides to the most used and dangerous drug people use today.
Heroin effects
Serious problems manifest in the brain and body of heroin users. The immune system is in danger, plus heart and respirat ...
How much heroin is too much?
Using heroin is like playing Russian roulette with your life. Can dosing be controlled? We explore here. ...
How dangerous are drugs, really?
A look at the main dangers of the most popular drugs of our time: heroin, meth, legal highs, and …more! ...
When does heroin kick in?
The time it takes for heroin to kick in depends on the way it is taken. Heroin effects are usually felt within seconds a ...
When does heroin peak?
Heroin peak concentrations are achieved fairly quickly any way administrated. More here on what heroin does to the body, ...
A timeline of the heroin problem in the U.S.
A brief chronology of heroin-related events since the 1850's in the U.S. ...
Can you die from taking heroin
Yes, heroin can cause death. More on the serious side effects of heroin and how to address heroin overdose here. ...
Detoxing from heroin at home
Detoxing from heroin does not need to be severe or uncomfortable. But you increase your risk of relapse when you detox f ...
What is heroin used for?
Heroin is an illegal drug used for its euphoric effect. More on heroin uses, side effects, and consequences of illegal u ...