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Heroin addiction
Heroin addiction starts with recreational drug use. After prolonged use, individuals experience tolerance to the effects of heroin and require a greater dose to achieve the same effects. Users also develop dependence to the opioid drug and may experience withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation.
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