Heroin Flashcards
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Semi-synthetic narcotic derived from morphine
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Additionally known as diacetylmorphine & diamorphine
Street names: smack, brown, horse, gear, junk, H, jack, scag, dragon, tiger, powder
2
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Estimated as three times the potency of morphine
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More readily absorbed into CNS than morphine (lipophilic)
3
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Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, metabolism
How long does a heroin high last?
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Can depend on the method of use.
For example, when someone smokes or injects (20 seconds, 2hrs, 4 hrs) heroin the high is more intense, but also lasts longer as compared to when it’s snorted.
When heroin is snorted, the high may be less intense but may last for anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes.
