Heroin Side Effects
The effects Heroin use will vary depending upon the level or amount of Heroin that is used at one time. In all cases of Heroin those who choose to use the drug increase their chances of becoming addicted each time they use the drug. Many individuals suffering from addictions to heroin have claimed becoming addicted to the drug in as little as one use of the drug. The initial effect of heroin use includes a pleasurable sensation or “rush” when the drug is used. Normally those using the drug will experience a flushing of the skin, or increase of heat, a heavy feeling in the head or arms and legs, and some may even experience nausea, or vomitting.
Following the initial effects of Heroin use, individuals will normally feel tired for several hours, and mentally confused. Heroin use will slow respiratory and cardiac functions, and can lead in extreme cases to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
The lasting effects of chronic heroin abuse are across the board, for those who inject the drug they can damage the veins where the injections normally occur. For those who smoke or snort the drug there can be permanent respiratory (lungs and nasal passages) damage. The most extreme risk of Heroin abuse is death from overdose.
