by Archie Wrath April 17, 2010
A substance derived from the plant, poppy flower. Found in most regions of the world, and created in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Central America and the Mideast. Heroin comes in two forms, tar and china. Tar is usually made in Mexico, while the china (hence, "fine china") comes from the other sections of the world in many colors, shades, and cuts. There are many ways to use heroin, including intravenously- with a needle, smoking- using foil; "chasing the dragon", and snorting the substance. Many users each year overdose and die, relapse, get arrested, or stay addicted. Heroin is displayed to be a highly fashionable drug, but is not. Slang terms for heroin are: junk, dope, smack, shot, shit, h, etc.
The onset of a heroin "rush" from a needle is about 3-7 seconds, and lasts about 3 seconds.
The onset of a heroin "rush" from a needle is about 3-7 seconds, and lasts about 3 seconds.
Heroin is horrible and deadly. Believe me, please. I know what I'm saying, don't think that it's cool.
by sublimehellyes July 03, 2006
by TheKoromo May 04, 2013
Heroin (INN: diacetylmorphine, BAN: diamorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. The white crystalline form is commonly the hydrochloride salt diacetylmorphine hydrochloride. Upon crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon after introduction of the drug into the bloodstream, heroin is converted into monoacetylmorphine and morphine, the compounds that mimic the action of endorphins, creating a sense of extreme well-being with the feeling centered in the gut. Heroin affects the bodies Central Nervous System over stimulating the bodies creation of its own naturally occurring pain killers known as endorphins. Long term use can lead to intense physical dependence known as being SICK. Symptoms such as uncontrollable bowel functions, vomiting, sweating, and intense muscle aches, especially in the lower legs are common, and last acutely anywhere from 7 to 10 days. Acute withdrawal is followed by a feeling of lag where even the most common functions like brushing ones teeth is a chore. This lag can last months. A first time user takes longer to acquire a habit (addicted), than someone who has already been addicted. One of the most common methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection, although it may be smoked or snorted depending on purity. Heroin is commonly seen in two different forms, one: as a brown hard toffee like substance known as Black Tar, and two: as a white powder known as China White. The majority of black tar heroin comes from Mexico well the vast supply of the white powder commonly known as china white comes from Indochina.
My back was killing me, and the Hillbilly Herion that my doctor prescribed wasn't doing a thing, so I copped me a bag of that black tar heroin my boy Juan be slinging.
by Harry James Roder December 18, 2007
by buddagirl420 December 31, 2007
An extremely addictive opiate that is the primary ingredient in Taco Bell burritos. This is why after consuming a burrito from Taco Bell one often enters a pleasant dream-like state and may have the strong urge to take a nap.
by Rellik Uzi August 18, 2010
semi-synthetic derivitive of morphine that creates feelings of bliss in users. heroin is very addictive, but feels good enough that most addicts at some point decided that they didn't care if it was addictive or not.
by smee April 10, 2003