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Heroin Withdrawal

Heroin, which is processed from morphine, is also known by the street names of "H", "smack", "skag" and "junk" among other names based upon the geographical area where the drug is used. This powerful narcotic can become physically and physiologically addictive as regular use continues over time.

Consequently, regular use of heroin results in drug tolerance. What this means is that the heroin addict must use more and higher doses to achieve the results he or she previously obtained when first using the drug. This results in physical dependence on the drug because the individual's body has become used to it's presence.

If the heroin dose is reduced or use of the drug is stopped, withdrawal symptoms will occur. Regular users may experience initial symptoms of withdrawal within only a few hours after ingesting the last dose.

Between 48 and 72 hours after administration of the last dose of the drug, major withdrawal symptoms will reach their peak. Heroin addicts have reported that symptoms of withdrawal can be likened to a severe case of the flu. 

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Some of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal include the following:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • irritability
  • loss of appetite
  • runny nose
  • insomnia
  • shakiness
  • muscle cramps
  • goose bumps
  • extreme sweating or chills
  • watery eyes
  • stomach cramps
  • yawning

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