Heroin Addiction: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Heroin is a strong drug having the potential to creating devastation in all aspects of human life such as psychological, physical and socio- economic wellbeing. Heroin is an opioid that is made from morphine (a natural ingredient of opium poppy plant). It is abused by being snorted, smoked and injected. When a person takes heroin or addicted to heroin, experience euphoric rush and decreases respiration and heart rate. The person experiences various signs and symptoms of Heroin Addiction 1. Behavioural symptoms • Reduced interest in important activities • Possession of needles, syringes and other paraphernalia • Deceptiveness associated with activities or whereabouts • Use large quantities of heroin for achieving desired effect. • Using heroin is dangerous • Devoting time to use, acquire and recover from heroin addiction. 2. Physical symptoms • Depressed respiration • Pupillary constriction • Irregular heartbeat • Runny nose and watery e...