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Upon crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon after introduction of the drug into the bloodstream, heroin mimics the action of endorphins, creating a sense of well-being; the characteristic euphoria has been aptly described as a "orgasm" centered in the gut. One of the most common methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection; in fact, the drug is so addictive that it drives some users to inject the drug even in places like the oral cavity, the cornea, and the genitalia.
Due to Heroin's mimicry of endorphins, it is used both as a pain-killer and a recreational drug. Frequent administration has a high potential for causing addiction and may quickly lead to tolerance, however occasional use may not lead to symptoms of withdrawal. If a continuous, sustained use of Heroin for as little as three days is stopped abruptly, withdrawal symptoms can appear. This is much shorter than other common painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.
Bummer summer.
Due to Heroin's mimicry of endorphins, it is used both as a pain-killer and a recreational drug. Frequent administration has a high potential for causing addiction and may quickly lead to tolerance, however occasional use may not lead to symptoms of withdrawal. If a continuous, sustained use of Heroin for as little as three days is stopped abruptly, withdrawal symptoms can appear. This is much shorter than other common painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.
Bummer summer.