2. Discovered by acetylation of morphine
Proved to be more effective than morphine or codeine
First production was in 1898 byThe Bayer Company
Considered a “wonder drug”
Restrictions on production were regulated by international treaties
Production and consumption decreased after 1931
3. Classified as Opiate
Opiate- Narcotic drug containing opium or an opium derivative
Injected, smoked, sniffed/snorted, etc…
4. Many nicknames and technical terms
Combination of street names and technical terms
Tar, dragon, dope, Mexican horse junk, Mexican mud, number 3, number 4,
number 8, smack, etc…
5. Long Term Effects Short Term Effects
No patience Warm flushing of skin
Relapsing disease Dry mouth
Molecular changes in brain Feeling of heavy legs
No tolerance Feeling of heavy arms
Seek out other drugs State of drowsiness
6. Illegal to manufacture or possess
Must have license to manufacture
Cannot possess without license in:
United States, Belgium, Swaziland, Denmark, Germany, Iran, India, etc…
7. 1. Act very quickly- better than to wait more
2. Try to go to Methadone clinic
3. Try to find new alternative
4. Sign addict up for behavior therapy
5. After treated, stay with addict
6. Always stay positive
