Even though heroin and cannabis have been shown to induce euphoria, controlled studies comparing heroin and cannabis with amphetamines and cocaine have shown that amphetamines and cocaine produce euphoria more reliably and that euphoria is far more intense. Cocaine and amphetamines are two of the most common known stimulants that produce euphoria because they work in very similar ways. Cocaine is a naturally occurring chemical found in very significant quantities in the leaves of two different species…
Heroin, An Unstoppable Epidemic Did you know 900,000 people twelve and older died of a heroin overdose in 2016. Heroin is a very dangerous drug that is spreading around the world. Heroin can be credited to most drug overdoses around the world. Heroin has gotten more popular within the world as the years have passed. The goal of this essay is to define what the drug heroin actually is, why so many people are addicted to it, what to look for if you think somebody is abusing heroin, and how to deal…
Heroin, known as one of the deadliest recreational drugs, is making a comeback to the eastern shore. Heroin, derived from the seed of a poppy plant, has a unique molecular structure, making it an interesting topic of discussion. Using this highly addictive drug destroys both your mind and your body. Sudden discontinued use, also known as cutting off “cold turkey”, can bring about intense symptoms of withdrawal, leaving the user feeling incredibly ill, helpless, and desperate for the drug. Heroin…