Heroin overdose
Definition
Heroin is an illegal street drug that is is very addictive. This article discusses overdose due to heroin. An overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful symptoms or death.
Alternative Names
Acetomorphine overdose; Diacetylmorphine overdose
Poisonous Ingredient
- Heroin
Where Found
Heroin is made from morphine. Morphine is a powerful drug, and it naturally occurs in the seedpods of Asian (opium) poppy plants. Street names for heroin include "junk," "smack," and "skag."
See also: Morphine overdose
References
NIDA Research Report - Heroin Abuse and Addiction: NIH Publication No. 05-4165, Revised May 2005.
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