Cost of heroin is from (average ) 100 pounds

Effects of heroin

*Heroin slows down the body functioning and stops physical and psychological pain.
*Most users get a rush or a buzz a few minutes after taking it.
*A small does of heroin gives the users a feeling of warmth and well-being
*Bigger dose can make the user sleepy and very relaxed.
*The first dose of heroin can bring about dizziness and vomiting.

The risk

Death by overdose
*Excessive doses can lead to a coma and even death from respiratory failure.
*If heroin is taken with other drugs including alcohol, overdose is much more likely.
*Injecting heroin can do a nasty damage to the users veins and has been known to lead to gangrene.
*The risks of sharing needles and other equipment lead to putting the users in danger of infections like hepatitis B or C and HIV / AIDS.

Form

*Heroin comes as a white power, when it is pure such as that used by doctors. street heroin can be anything from brownish white to a brown coloured powder.

The law

*Heroin is a class A drug. This means that possessing it can lead to a prison sentence and a fine. Supplying (even giving to friends) can lead to a much heavier prison sentence and a unlimited fine.

FACT

*Passing the drug among friends is still seen a supplying in the eyes of the law.