heroin

Explains the dangers of using heroin, also known as smack, H, junk, and skag; and focuses on what it is, the history of the drug, who uses it, the dangers of using opioids, the legal consequences, controversial issues, and possible treatment options.

Examines the history, nature, sources, and effects of heroin, the dangers of its use, and treatment for addiction.

Discusses the history of heroin, its physiological and societal effects, and the extreme difficulty of fighting heroin abuse, both on an individual and a national basis.

Discusses the dangers of using heroin, its resurgence in popularity in the 1990s, some famous people who have died from heroin overdoses, and how to get help if you have a problem.

Discusses the illegal use of heroin as a narcotic, describing how it is taken and its physical effects on the body, especially on the veins.

After running away from their troubled homes, two English teenagers move in with a group of squatters in the port city of Bristol and try to find ways to support their growing addiction to heroin.

Presents a concise overview on issues associated with heroin use; and contains primary source quotes and statistics on topics including the dangers of heroin use, prevention and treatment, and the question of legalization.

Traces the "heroin trail" from its growing fields to death.

Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin.

Describes the dangers of using heroine, discussing the various effects it has on the human body and its impact on society.