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Heroin

Heroin

semisynthetic drug derived from morphine. Discovered in 1874, it was introduced commercially in 1898 by the bayer company in germany. The name heroin was coined from the german heroisch meaning heroic, strong. Heroin is stronger (more potent) than morphine.


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Relation between 3 terms.

... connections between these three terms. Morrison, drugs, positive feedback. I was thinking of Jim Morrison and and how many believe he overdosed on heroin. I've been googling looking to see if the effects of a heroin overdose have anything to do with a positive feedback loop. Do you guys have any ...

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Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:47 pm
 
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Whats wrong with me? HELP - Mental Illness.

... it comes to sex, like semen production or something. When i'm off medication, I am basically paralyzed, listless, bored, lethargic. I feel like a heroin addict. The days, hours, minutes just breeze by. I'll eat more than I need to. I'll find ways to stimulate myself that don't take much effort, ...

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by Spiderman-
Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:51 pm
 
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If you have tried to quit smoking >>>>

... to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. It is hard because nicotine is a very addictive drug. For some people, it can be as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Quitting is hard. Usually people make two or three tries, even more, before finally being able to quit. Each time you try to quit, ...

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by alwaleed
Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:24 pm
 
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Topic: If you have tried to quit smoking >>>>
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How do certain drugs affect the body?

... And why its on the increase among young people. I see it all around me. and have close relatives who are addicts. After they are addicted to heroin for a few years they are different people even if they quit its like they are no longer the same person. its like there brain is permanently ...

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by Linn
Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:07 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: How do certain drugs affect the body?
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How do certain drugs affect the body?

Cocaine can cause myocardial infarction. One reason is because it quickly raises blood pressure. Marijuana kills brain cells and damages lungs. Heroin, kills you nice and slow unless you OD. :cry: first you would rather do that than eat. It sucks the life out of you, depletes your vitamins causes ...

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by Linn
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:49 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: How do certain drugs affect the body?
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