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heroin  

Definition

  • Heroin, chemical formula C21H23NO5, is a drug that is created from extracts of the opium poppy plant. An imitator of endorphins, heroin is known to create a sense of euphoria and well-being a short time after being introduced into the bloodstream. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Heroin]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-B9CQZ48M-J

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