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aim 53 heroin.notebook May 22, 2017
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1. Describe what you think someone who uses heroin looks like (physical appearance and/or mental state).
2. Why is heroin such a dangerous drug? (give at least 3 reasons)
Aim 53: Heroin & Opiates
dirty
homeless
pale
tired
sores/scars
very addictive high risk of disease b/c of IV needlesstraight into the veins
aim 53 heroin.notebook May 22, 2017
aim 53 heroin.notebook May 22, 2017
Natalie CiappaMassapequa, New York
Age: 18 Heroin Causality
aim 53 heroin.notebook May 22, 2017
• Heroin is classified as a depressant but more specifically an opiate• MOST addictive and DANGEROUS drug
• Can be snorted but is usually injected; very easy to overdose when injected
• Induces a euphoric state, relaxation, and relieves pain
• Diseases such as HIV, Hep B and C can be contracted from sharing used syringes
• Can often be cut(mixed) with other dangerous substances
• Users build up a tolerance over time and their bodies become physically addicted to the drug.
• Withdrawal symptoms include: sweating, anxiety, depression, insomnia, cold sweats, severe muscle and bone aches, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, fever and involuntary spasms, hallucinations
Aim 53: Heroin & Opiates
powder w/ water
Narcan - Heroin antidoteNarcan is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. It cannot be used to get a person high. When a person is overdosing on an opioid, breathing can slow down or stop and it can very hard to wake them from this state.
aim 53 heroin.notebook May 22, 2017
One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/28/showbiz/philipseymourhoffmanautopsy/
aim 53 heroin.notebook May 22, 2017