Heroin user. A heroin user about to inject his arm with the drug. A belt around his upper arm acts as a tourniquet, held tight by his mouth. A syringe
Heroin user. A heroin user about to inject his arm with the drug. A belt around his upper arm acts as a tourniquet, held tight by his mouth. A syringe containing the drug is seen in his hand. Heroin (diacetyl morphine) induces a psychological state of indifference immediately after it is taken. Repeated use causes a physical dependence and tolerance. Tolerance leads to ever-increasing doses being taken to achieve the same effect, often resulting in a fatal overdose. The withdrawal symptoms for a person trying to stop using heroin include muscle spasms and cramps, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, sweating, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea and fever.
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Keywords: abuse, addiction, condition, diacetyl, drug, drugs, healthcare, heroin, lifestyle, medical, morphine, recreational, syringe, tourniquet, user
