Heroin Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug. It’s used by a lot of people around the world. C.R. Alder Wright originally synthesized heroin in 1874 by adding two acetyl groups to the molecule morphine, which is found naturally in the opium poppy. Heroin is an inactive drug. However, when it gets inserted into the body it converts into morphine. People who start taking heroin makes it really hard for them to stop after getting addicted to it, and if they tried to stop they will suffer most of their life and be really depressed and won't really have a normal healthy social life. Methods for Using Heroin Most often, heroin is inserted into the body by an injection. Some other methods for it is vaporized (Smoked) and sniffed. However, other than injecting heroin in the body, which can be really dangerous, sniffing and smoking heroin does not give a quick effect because it takes more time to go around the body and it doesn't go in the vein really fast. Withdrawal of Heroin The withdrawal syndrome from heroin may begin within 6 to 24 hours of discontinuation of the drug. However, this time can vary depending on the person’s tolerance rate as well as the amount of the last consumed dose of heroin. Some Symptoms could be sweating, anxiety, depression, excessive yawning or sneezing, tears, rhinorrhea, sleep difficulties and much more. Side Effects of Heroin Heroin entered by injection through the vein could cause AIDS/HIV, hepatitis, and toxic reactions. It can also cause depression and affects your heart lining and valves and breathing rate. In addition, it could lead to severe disability and eventually death after suffering most of the time in their life. Alcohol Drinking a lot of alcohol could cause major health problems such as affecting your liver and your lungs. However, drinking a small amount of alcohol for pleasure on occasions is fine. In addition, the effects of alcohol on your health will depend on how much you drink.