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HEROIN

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  1. 1. WHATS IT ALL ABOUT? Heroin is also known as diacetylmorphine, diamorphine or morphine diacetate Synthesized by C.R. Alder Wright in 1874 An opioid analgesic (a painkiller) C21H23HNO5
  2. 2. WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF? Types of heroin: Pure heroin - white powder - made from morphine (opium poppy) Brown sugar from white to brown - street and prescription drugs, including methamphetamine Black tar from brown to black - several partially processed forms of opiate, which differ from heroin
  3. 3. WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?
  4. 4. EFFECTS http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/mouse/
  5. 5. EFFECTS
  6. 6. ADVERSE EFFECTS HIV Serious addiction Deep vein thrombosis Decreased kidney functionality Coma Insomnia Depression Introversion Itching Cold Sweats Partial paralysis Loss of weight Bad teeth Weaker immune system Constipation
  7. 7. ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION Oral Injection Smoking Insufflation
  8. 8. ORAL ADMINISTRATION Less potent effects Not very common Theres a little chance of rush Entirely converted to morphine
  9. 9. INJECTION Carries great risk Needs to be prepared Can cause development of deep vein thrombosis Faster way to get HIV
  10. 10. INJECTION
  11. 11. SMOKING Inhaling fumes Smoked in glass pipes OR aluminium foil, which is heated underneath by a flame A.K.A. "chasing the dragon"
  12. 12. INSUFFLATION Crushing and gently inhaling $ Absorbed through the soft tissue in the mucous membrane Straight into the bloodstream No rush because the drug is absorbed slowly rather than instantly.
  13. 13. EXTERNAL SYMPTOMS OF TEMPORAL USE Shortness of breath Dry mouth Constricted (small) pupils Sudden changes in behavior or actions Disorientation Cycles of hyper alertness followed by suddenly nodding off Droopy appearance, as if extremities are heavy
  14. 14. EXTERNAL SYMPTOMS OF ABUSE Needles or syringes not used for other medical purposes Burned silver spoons Aluminum foil or gum wrappers with burn marks Missing shoelaces (used as a tie off for injection sites) Straws with burn marks Small plastic bags, with white powdery residue Water pipes or other pipe
  15. 15. BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION Avoiding eye contact, or distant field of vision Increase in slurred, garbled or incoherent speech Decreasing attention to hygiene and physical appearance Loss of motivation and apathy toward future goals Withdrawal from friends and family, instead spending time with new friends with no natural tie Lack of interest in hobbies and favorite activities Repeatedly stealing or borrowing money from loved ones, or unexplained absence of valuables Hostile behaviors toward loved ones, including blaming them for withdrawal or broken commitments Wearing long pants or long sleeves to hide needle marks, even in very warm weather
  16. 16. FAMOUS PEOPLE THAT DIED BECAUSE OF HEROIN Janis Joplin The official cause of death was an overdose of heroin, possibly compounded by alcohol. The manager believes that Joplin had accidentally been given heroin that was much more potent than normal, as several of her dealer's other customers also overdosed that week.
  17. 17. DEE DEE RAMONE An autopsy established heroin overdose as the official cause of death. He had been booked to play a show at the Majestic Ventura Theater, which ended up being a memorial show in his honor.
  18. 18. JIM MORRISON Morrison had died of a heroin overdose, having inhaled what he believed to be cocaine.
  19. 19. SID VICIOUS At the dinner gathering, his mother (who was once a registered addict herself) had some heroin delivered by her boyfriend. Vicious overdosed at midnight.
  20. 20. MADE BY: ALEKSANDRA BRYLL MARCIN BOBYK THANK YOU Beating heroin is child's play compared to beating your childhood. Stephen King, The Waste Lands