Short Term Effects

In the short term, heroin can cause:

• One-to-two minute "rush."
• Warm flushing of the skin.
• Dry mouth.
• Heavy feeling in arms and legs.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Severe itching.
• Drowsiness and confusion for up to six hours.
• Slowed heart rate.
• Slowed breathing rate.