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1 What is heroin and what are the effects of heroin on the body?
2 Are there any medical uses of heroin?
3 How long does heroin stay in the system?
4 What happens if you mix heroin with other drugs?
5 Can you overdose on heroin?
6 Can you become addicted to heroin after using it the first time?
7 What are treatment options for opioid use disorder?
8 What are harm reduction strategies for heroin use?
9 What are policies to help people who use heroin to stay safe?

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