Effects of Heroin

Soon after the administration of the drug to the body, heroin reaches brain and being converted to morphine. Abusers often experience a pleasurable sensation this time and the intensity of the rush is proportional to the dose. As it enters the brain so rapidly, heroin is highly addictive. The user may experience warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and severe itching. The addiction itself is the most harmful effect of heroin use. The drug can change the brains and behavior of a user. Continual heroin injection use may lead to collapsed veins, bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves, abscesses and liver or kidney diseases.

Symptoms of Heroin Addiction

An incessant craving for heroin is the most visible symptom of addiction. Dry mouth, warm flushing of the skin, nausea, vomiting, and severe itching are other common symptoms. An addict may show withdrawal symptoms between 24 and 48 hours after stopping the intake of heroin. Common withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, and vomiting.