Read the following articles to find out about heroin and its effects on the mind, body and lifestyle of the people who use it.
- Heroin and pregnancy
Using heroin during pregnancy is harmful to your unborn baby. - Heroin: tolerance and dependence
Using heroin regularly can result in physical and psychological dependence. - Heroin: what are the effects?
The immediate effects of heroin may last 3 to 5 hours. Find out what the long-term effects are, and what happens with a heroin overdose. - Heroin: what is it?
Heroin is one of a group of drugs derived from the opium poppy. - Heroin: withdrawal and treatment
If a person dependent on heroin suddenly stops taking it, withdrawal symptoms may result.
