... the most common drug used by narcotics. Pure heroin is a white powder with a bitter taste. Street heroin may be up to dark brown because of the street conditions. When the drug appears as dark brown or black it is known as "black tar-. "Black tar- is available in the western part of the ... it can also cause paranoia. By harming the central nervous system, inhalants may dangerously injure the activity of the nerves that controls the breathing system. This may cause unconsciousness, coma, or even death. The danger is especially great if inhalants are taken along with ... the risk of lung ...

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