Heroin dependence: The physical and psychological dependence to the recreational drug heroin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Heroin dependence is available below.
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A narcotic analgesic that may be habit-forming. It is a controlled substance (opium derivative) listed in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Parts 329.1, 1308.11 (1987). Sale is forbidden in the United States by Federal statute. (Merck Index, 11th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
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