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Heroin was first introduced in 1898 as an upgrade to morphine. At the time, morphine was the latest and greatest cough-suppressing medicine for people with asthma. While heroin is a much stronger ...

Heroin is an illegal drug that people use for its euphoric effects. However, it can lead to addiction and cause severe side effects and withdrawal symptoms. Treatment for heroin addiction involves ...

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Heroin belongs to a class of drugs that scientists call opioids. People who use the drug may be at risk of developing certain infections, such as wound botulism, infective endocarditis, and tetanus.