Heroine

The immediate effects of heroin use include: A surge of euphoria. Clouded mental functioning.

This is a life-saving medication capable of reversing an opioid overdose if administered in time. Many regions have programs to make naloxone available to the public.

"Nodding out," or switching between conscious and semiconscious states. Heroine

Recovery from heroin addiction is possible through comprehensive treatment plans:

A chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking. The immediate effects of heroin use include: A

When heroin enters the body, it rapidly binds to opioid receptors in the brain, particularly those involved in feelings of pain and pleasure, as well as those located in the brain stem which control vital functions like breathing and blood pressure.

Significantly slowed breathing, which can be life-threatening. Many regions have programs to make naloxone available

Risks include contracting HIV or Hepatitis B and C through shared equipment.