How does heroin affect the brain and body?
Quote from RileyS on May 10, 2025, 11:19 amHeroin binds to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain and creating euphoria, but it also suppresses breathing and can impair judgment and coordination.
Heroin binds to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain and creating euphoria, but it also suppresses breathing and can impair judgment and coordination.
Quote from AlexB on July 16, 2025, 6:57 pmRight, and that adaptation is what drives tolerance — the brain starts requiring more of the drug just to achieve the same effect, which raises overdose risk.
Right, and that adaptation is what drives tolerance — the brain starts requiring more of the drug just to achieve the same effect, which raises overdose risk.
Quote from SamT on August 9, 2025, 10:42 amThat loss of feeling “normal” often affects daily functioning. Basic tasks, relationships, and decision-making can start revolving around avoiding withdrawal rather than personal goals.
That loss of feeling “normal” often affects daily functioning. Basic tasks, relationships, and decision-making can start revolving around avoiding withdrawal rather than personal goals.
Quote from JordanM on September 21, 2025, 11:36 amIt’s not just the brain either. Chronic use can weaken the immune system and strain organs, making people more vulnerable to infections and long-term health problems.
It’s not just the brain either. Chronic use can weaken the immune system and strain organs, making people more vulnerable to infections and long-term health problems.
Quote from JamieK on October 9, 2025, 5:57 pmWhat’s happening neurologically is that the brain’s natural reward system becomes less responsive, so everyday pleasures stop registering the way they used to.
What’s happening neurologically is that the brain’s natural reward system becomes less responsive, so everyday pleasures stop registering the way they used to.
Quote from TaylorN on November 28, 2025, 11:28 amAs the brain and body change, priorities often shift too, which can lead to isolation as work, family, and social ties take a back seat.
As the brain and body change, priorities often shift too, which can lead to isolation as work, family, and social ties take a back seat.