a man struggles with long-term heroin use

Physical Effects of Long-Term Heroin Use

Heroin is a highly addictive drug that belongs to the opioid class of drugs. The drug is derived from the opium poppy plant, and it is typically injected, snorted, or smoked. Heroin is known for its intense euphoric effects, which make it a popular drug of abuse—a major cause of the heroin drug crisis. However,…