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Heroin
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Dope; Junk; Smack; H
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Euphoric Depressant; Analgesic
CHEMICAL NAME
diacetylmorphine
DESCRIPTION
Heroin is a powerful opioid pain-killer that produces euphoria and blissful apathy. It is known for leading to addiction and difficult physical withdrawal symptoms.
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