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Heroin and Other Opiates

Slang: smack, junk, dope, black tar, horse

Short term effects: slows down thinking and reaction time, euphoria, nausea, slow breathing, difficulty processing

Long term effects: fetal issues, tuberculosis, overdose

Signs of overdose: shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils, clammy skin, convulsions, coma

More information is available at the following links:

Heroin Information

Tips for Teens: the Truth about Heroin

* Please take note that this information is here to serve as a guide and it should not be interpreted as a comprehensive explanation of the potential effects and risks of each of these drugs.

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