Opioid used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects
HeroinPronunciationHeroin: Other namesDiacetylmorphine, acetomorphine, (dual) acetylated morphine, morphine diacetate, Diamorphine (BAN UK)AHFS/Drugs.comheroinDependenceliabilityVery highAddictionliabilityVery highRoutes ofadministrationIntravenous, inhalation, transmucosal, by mouth, intranasal, rectal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intrathecalDrug classOpioidATC codeLegal status
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