Question 1

can heroin addicted babies show signs of complete calmness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Neonatal abstinence syndrome occurs in about 60 to 80 percent of heroin-exposed infants. Its onset is usually within 72 hours of birth, with a high mortality if the syndrome is severe and untreated.  Premature infants have been reported to show a less severe abstinence syndrome following opiate exposure.

Question 2

what are the signs that someone is high on heroin?

Accepted Answer

See below: They may be sedated or acting strange.  The pupils of their eyes will be small.

Question 3

signs of subutex withdrawal and is it worse than heroin.

Accepted Answer

Drug dependency: No easy cure, need professional help, subutex  is used like Methadone to detoxify , ovoid group drug addition , unlike Methadone dispensed only from detoxifying centers  ( very few available ) subtext could be given from doctors , in addition nalxone added  to prevent dependence as you mentioned, has to see  doctor regularly and follow instructions ,  will over come.

Question 4

why can't i quit heroin?

Accepted Answer

Addiction to Heroin: Your brain has receptors that when given an opioid medication, heroin, morphine, hydrocodone, will be stimulated, which causes as cascade of Dopamine down the "reward pathway."  for some individuals this is very strong, and they crave multiple doses and stronger doses, leading to addiction.  A supportive treatment program that includes detox can get you going the right direction.

Question 5

is it possible to "freak out" on heroin?

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Yes: One issue about heroin is that you don't actually know what it has been cut with. It may be cut with strychnine or other toxic compounds. Psychosis has been reported with withdrawal.

Question 6

what are the active chemicals in heroin?

Accepted Answer

Heroin: is diacetylmorphine, which is a form of morphine that gets through the blood-brain barrier far more quickly than does morphine itself, and has a more intense euphoria and much faster onset.  However, the actual ACTIVE ingredient is the morphine to which heroin is metabolized. There is a specific metabolite 6-monoacetylmorphine that is only found when heroin is used, and is also an active opioid.

Question 7

whats evidence that my friend is still doing heroin?

Accepted Answer

Tough one. : Evasiveness. Being absent from activities or work. Asking to borrow money. Losing weight. Numerous excuses. Wearing long sleeves in summer. Nodding off while in conversation or doing something. Not eating or showering or changing clothes. Going off without explanation. If you are suspicious, there is a chance you've noticed something which is important. Trust your instincts.

Question 8

how to quit heroin?

Accepted Answer

Mix Many Approaches: Consider medications to block cravings (discuss options with ur doc). Develop and strengthen functional rituals to replace dysfunctional rituals of addiction. Strengthen your social network. Consider joining a 12-step program (na) and try to establish a home meeting and sponsor as early as possible. If you relapse, don't give up - discuss with your sponsor, learn and try again, and again and again.

Question 9

can heroin cause hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure: Representatives from the U.S. National institutes of health (nih), the american diabetes association (ada), and the juvenile diabetes research foundation (jdrf) report that they are unaware of any such studies on the topic of illicit drug use and blood glucose control.

Question 10

is oxycontin the same as heroin?

Accepted Answer

No: They are different chemicals but both are addictive. Oxycontin is legal by presription and heroin is illegal.

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