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Addictions topics
Heroin
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.
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.
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