What is heroin?

Drug Facts, Effects, Use | NIDA for Teens What is heroin? Heroin is a very addictive drug made from morphine, a psychoactive (mind-altering) substance taken from the resin of the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. Heroin’s color and look depend on how it is made and what else it may be mixed with.

What is heroheroin?

Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of poppy plants. It is typically sold as a white or brownish powder that is “cut” with sugars, starch, powdered milk, or quinine.

What is heroin-assisted treatment (HAT)?

In 1994, Zurich started a pilot project using prescription heroin in heroin-assisted treatment (HAT) which allowed users to obtain heroin and inject it under medical supervision.

What is impure heroin?

Impure heroin is usually dissolved, diluted, and injected into veins, muscles, or under the skin.