Drug Identification Chart: Heroin

Cocaine
(Crystals)

Cocaine
(Rocks)

Ecstasy
(MDMA)

GHB

Heroin

LSD
(Blotting Paper)

LSD
(Tablets)

Magic mushrooms

Methamphe tamine
(Crystals)

Methamphe tamine
(Powder)

Methamphe tamine
(Tablets)

Kétamine
(Liquid)

Kétamine
(Powder)

Kétamine
(Tablets)

PCP
(Powder)

PCP
(Tablets)

Heroin

Description: Powder varying from white to brown

Street Names: Smack, Hard Stuff, Horse, Junk, Point

Methods of Use: Snorted Injected

Category: Depressant (Substance that slows psychic functions by decreasing general brain activity. It causes a feeling of relaxation that may make the user less aware of their environment.)

Most Commonly Cited Effects: Analgesic depressant, numbs pain, strong euphoria

Detection Method: Track marks, constricted pupils, slow speech and movements

Appendices: I

Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)