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Heroin

Other names

Smack, Brown, Horse, Gear, Junk, H, Jack, Scag

What is looks like & 
how it is taken

Brownish-white powder which is smoked, snorted or dissolved and injected

The effects

Small doses give the user a sense of warmth and wellbeing

Larger doses can make them drowsy and relaxed

Heroin slows down body functioning and stops psychological pain

The health risks

Heroin is addictive (even when smoked)

Users who form a habit may end up taking the drug just to feel normal

Excessive amounts can result in overdoes, coma and in some cases death

Injecting can damage veins

Sharing injecting equipment puts users at risk of dangerous infections like hepatitis B or C and HIV or Aids

Legal Status

Class A

Penalties

Possession: 7 years and a fine
Supply: Life imprisonment and a fine

 

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