About Heroin
Heroin, or diacetylmorphine , also known as diamorphine , is a semi-synthetic opioid drug synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. It is the 3,6-diacetyl ester of morphine . The white crystalline form is commonly the hydrochloride salt diacetylmorphine hydrochloride, though often adulterated thus dulling the sheen and consistency from that to a matte white powder, which heroin freebase typically is.As with other opioids, heroin is used as both a pain-killer and a recreational drug and has an extremely high potential for abuse. Frequent and regular administration is associated with tolerance, moderate physical dependence, and severe psychological dependence.
Internationally, heroin is controlled under Schedules I and IV of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. It is illegal to manufacture, possess, or sell diacetylmorphine without a license in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Iran, India, the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and Swaziland.
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Lawmen say raid on store led to bulk of heroin bust - FayObserver.com
Lawmen say raid on store led to bulk of heroin bust FayObserver.com Narcotics agents from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office continue to follow leads after a record heroin bust Tuesday afternoon. ... 'Major' heroin ring in Fayetteville area broken up Deputies bust 'major heroin ring' 3 arrested in Cumberland County's largest heroin bust |
Police seize Sh25bn heroin haul - The Citizen Daily
Police seize Sh25bn heroin haul The Citizen Daily Police in Tanga Region have impounded 95 kilogrammes of heroin with an estimated street value of over ... |

