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heroin is a drug that slows down the central nervous system. heroin abuse can lead to heart or lung failure. the body is susceptible to pneumonia and liver disease. it also causes low blood pressure, and lowers the bodies immune system.
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Why does heroin affect you faster when injecting?
Heroin effects you faster when injecting because as soon as the heroin hits your bloodstream, it rushes throughout your entire body and vessels. This is often called a heroin "rush" and is usually why people repeatedly inject the drug.
What effects does heroin give you?
Heroin is a downer. From observation of those who have taken it, it seems to have effects similar to alcohol, but more intense.
What does heroin physcally do to your body?
Short-Term Physical Side Effects Of Heroin Heroin’s effects are felt almost immediately and last up to a few hours. The euphoric or pleasurable feelings it creates in the body are referred to as a high or rush. During use, a person may experience the following short-term effects of heroin on the body: dry mouth itchiness legs and arms feel heavy pain relief nausea and vomiting warm, flushed skin After the initial high, a person may feel drowsy for several hours. Critical life-support functions can also slow at this time due to its central nervous system depressant effects. This may cause a person’s heart and breathing to slow. In certain cases, slowed breathing may become so severe, that a coma, lasting brain damage, or death results. Long-Term Effects Of Heroin On The Body The more a person uses heroin, the greater the toll on their body. When a person uses it chronically and/or over a long period of time they may develop: constipation insomnia a perforated septum from snorting stomach cramps
Heroin effects which part of the brain?
your nurotrsmiters
How long do the effects of oding on heroin stay in your system?
Sorry to inform you that putting that needle in your arm has caused permanent damage to your body... Each user has a choice, and once the choice is made the effects are forever. The overall high will subside, but the brain and body will never fully recover. Welcome to the world of the chemically em-balanced. NEVER PUT A NEEDLE IN YOUR ARM TO GET HIGH, FIND YOURSELF A BAG OF POT AND ENJOY :) IT WILL HELP WITH THE EFFECTS OF YOUR HEROIN USE. STOP USING HEROIN, AND SEEK SOME HELP ;) IT IS A DRUG THAT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE... BE SMART
How does heroin effect society?
The effects of heroin on society are awful. Heroin affects society by causing addiction, robberies, murder, and death of the user.
What happens when you swallow heroin?
You would still get the effects of the heroin, but it will likely take more to get the same effects. The oral route is not the most efficient way to take it.
Does heroin cause low blood pressure?
Low blood pressure is one of the many effects from heroin.
What body system excretes heroin?
none.. the body has opioid receptors.. opiates are not always heroin.. its your brainnn
What are the effects of cola on our bodies does anyone know?
it weakens our digestive system, increase the fats in our body and reduce our apetit for healthy food. and its good for our bones and our heart because it make them weak. By Yasmine Bazzouni it is the same way heroin effects your body By Fluffyhellokitty
Is heroin an opiate drug or an amphetamine?
No. Heroin is an opiate whereas amphetamine is a stimulant. These substance have very different effects and chemical structures.
What are the effects of taking heroin?
Wasted lives and broken homes.
