Also known as:

White, Smack, Junk, Powder, Putih, Medicine, Ubat


Description

• Heroin is a powerful and very addictive drug that comes in granular, powder or solution form. Heroin No. 4 is white in colour while Heroin No. 3 is more yellowish.

• Heroin abusers feel dull and tired very easily. They cannot work properly as they are not able to concentrate.

• "Chasing the Dragon", a common method of abuse used by Heroin abusers here, involves heating the Heroin powder and sniffing the fumes through a rolled note.


Effects and Dangers

• Lowered heart rate and respiration
• Damage to lungs, kidneys and liver
• Dull feeling and tiredness
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Constipation
• Very physically addictive
• Very mentally addictive
• Painful withdrawal aches & pains
• Severe convulsions
• Stomach cramps
• Uncontrollable shaking
• Violent vomiting
• Runny eyes
• Runny nose
• Dehydration
• Death


Withdrawal Symptoms

•Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
•Watery eyes and runny nose
•Irritable and jittery feelings
•Tremors and bodily cramps
•Chills and sweating
•Diarrhoea and vomiting


Penalties

Possession or consumption of Heroin
• Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH

Illegal traffic, import or export of Heroin of more than 15 grams':
• DEATH