The opium poppy, a flower that typically blooms in Mexico, Asia, and South America, is the source of the narcotic heroin. It is very addictive and has been prohibited in the US since 1924. It may resemble a white, brown, or sticky black “tar” powder. Other names for it include brown sugar, horse, smack, and crap.
The Usage of Heroin
Heroin is frequently smoked or snorted. Most users administer it intravenously. It is the riskiest method to utilize because it is simpler to overdose and a dirty needle can spread disease. The answer to can you overdose is almost always yes for any intravenous user. Addiction is also simple to develop. It can be difficult to stop yourself from using it again, even after you’ve only used it a couple of times.
The euphoric effects
You experience an immediate rush of positive emotions and euphoria after using heroin. Then, for a while, it seems as though time has stopped. According to some users, it feels like you’re dreaming. Overdosing may cause you to cease breathing and pass away. To cope with their fears, anxieties, and other stressors, many people start using heroin.
Why is heroin use growing in popularity?
The increased usage of prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, which are both derived from the poppy plant and chemically linked to heroin, has contributed to the rise of heroin. Individuals who abuse or develop a dependence on these medications might start hunting for a more potent high. You have no means of knowing what or how much medication you are taking. Between 2010 and 2017, the death rate from opioid overdoses in the US increased by almost 400%. Some of these fatalities result from the combination of heroin with other medications, like the potent analgesic fentanyl. One of the main causes of overdose mortality in the US is now fentanyl.