How Is Heroin Made I Need as Much Information as Possible?

Question by Samantha M: How is Heroin made I need as much information as possible?
I need as much information on Heroin as possible
how its made ?
what are the short and long term effects?
how long does the drug last ?
how long does it take to get addicted?
what help is on offer for anyone who is an addict ?
i need all these answered for an upcoming exam please help
alex –

Yeah its called having an exam on tuesday and so far i haven’t been able to find enough information to memorise to write an essay so kthankbye.

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Answer by alex
exam? sure
nice try

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i know that it’s made from poppies and long term effects include your voice changing. it gives a feeling of power and euphoria hence the name “heroin” from “heroic”. it’s possible to get addicted with just one hit – it’s widely considered the most addictive drug out there which is why it causes such a problem. for anyone who is an addict they can be prescribed a replacement opiate drug such as methadone to ease the craving. this si important because heroin addiction is so physically strong that when people go “cold turkey” (straight off heroin with no replacement) they shake and sweat uncontrollably and their arms and legs move involuntarily, they are in a LOT of pain and can suffer heart attacks and die because of the extreme physical dependance they have on the drug.

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