While the opioid heroin is not as widely used as tobacco, marijuana, cocain, crack or ecstasy (among others), it was ranked the second most harmful drug overall. It is also considered the second most harmful in terms of harm to its users (#1 is Crack), as well as second in terms of harm to others (#1 is Alcohol).
Known also as smack, skag and skunk, heroin is can be used through injection, smoking or snorting, all of which result in a strong sense of euphoria, as well as impaired coordination, confusion, and sedation. READ MORE »