Heroin

A semi-synthetic, powerful analgesic opioid derived from Morphine, with 2.5 its potency. Infamous for a high addiction potential and fatal respiratory depression in overdose, C. R. Alder Wright first synthesised this compound in 1874 trying to find a less addictive alternative to Morphine. It occurs in the form of white, pink, brown or beige powder. A third kind of heroin can be sticky like liquid tar or hard like coal. In recent years, it has often been sold cut with the extremely potent fentanyl, causing a spike in overdose deaths.

Harm potential

extremely addictive with a high potential for abuse

Dosage

This dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

Duration

Effects

• euphoria
• dry mouth
• elevated mood
• itchiness
• feeling of relaxation
• constipation
• pupil constriction
• pain relief

Interactions

Tolerance

full

develops with prolonged and repeated use

half

3 - 7 days

zero

1 - 2 weeks

Marquis

Deep purplish red