Heroin
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Heroin is an Illegal drug. It is made from the sap of the poppy plant. It is like other drugs made from the poppy plant sap, for example, opium or morphine.
Heroin is a white or brown powder. People smoke or inject heroin to get a calm feeling of relaxation called "being high." Heroin is a very addictive drug. This means that once a person starts taking heroin, they will want to take more heroin, even if it's making them sick.
Many criminal gangs smuggle heroin and sell it illegally on the streets to make money.
Street Names There are many street names for this drug, and they can be different from place to place. Some of them are:
- China White
- Dope
- Horse
- Junk
- Smack
