Heroin, a potent opioid, is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, a substance found in certain poppy plants. This illegal drug, typically appearing as a white or brown powder or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin,” is commonly consumed by injection, snorting, or smoking. Heroin inflicts a range of detrimental effects … Read more

Heroin is addictive because it deeply affects the brain and body. When people consume heroin, it binds to opioid receptors in the brain, causing a rush of pleasure and slowing heart rate. Over time, the brain becomes dependent on heroin to feel good. When someone tries to stop using it, withdrawal symptoms like intense pain … Read more