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Heroin (Diamorphine)

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)
Also Known As:
Diamorphine; Diacetylmorphine; Diacetylmorphine Hydrochloride; Diagesil; Diamorf; Heroin Hydrochloride; Min-I-Jet Morphine Sulphate; Hydrochloride, Diacetylmorphine; Hydrochloride, Heroin; Min I Jet Morphine Sulphate; Morphinan-3,6-diol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl- (5alpha,6alpha)-, diacetate (ester)
Networked: 4761 relevant articles (141 outcomes, 497 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Maremmani, Icro: 25 articles (10/2021 - 08/2006)
2. Degenhardt, Louisa: 25 articles (01/2021 - 06/2003)
3. Kreek, Mary Jeanne: 24 articles (02/2022 - 01/2002)
4. Schechter, Martin T: 23 articles (01/2021 - 09/2002)
5. Darke, Shane: 23 articles (09/2019 - 02/2002)
6. Oviedo-Joekes, Eugenia: 21 articles (10/2021 - 09/2006)
7. Ross, Joanne: 20 articles (09/2019 - 03/2003)
8. Strang, John: 19 articles (01/2022 - 09/2001)
9. Brissette, Suzanne: 18 articles (01/2021 - 04/2007)
10. Teesson, Maree: 18 articles (09/2019 - 01/2004)

Related Diseases

1. Opioid-Related Disorders (Opiate Addiction)
2. Pain (Aches)
3. Substance-Related Disorders (Drug Abuse)
4. Heroin Dependence (Heroin Abuse)
5. Cocaine-Related Disorders (Cocaine Addiction)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Methadone (Dolophine)
2. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
3. Cocaine (Cocaine HCl)
4. Heroin (Diamorphine)
5. 2-methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT)
6. Morphine (MS Contin)
7. Buprenorphine (Subutex)
8. Opiate Alkaloids
9. Naloxone (Narcan)
10. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Injections
3. Self Administration (Administration, Self)
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Opiate Substitution Treatment