Opioid used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects
HeroinPronunciationHeroin: Other namesDiacetylmorphine, acetomorphine, (dual) acetylated morphine, morphine diacetate, Diamorphine[1] (BAN UK)AHFS/Drugs.comheroinDependenceliabilityVery high[2]AddictionliabilityVery high[3]Routes ofadministrationIntravenous, inhalation, transmucosal, by mouth, intranasal, rectal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intrathecalDrug classOpioidATC codeLegal status
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