... the fact that it is illegal, heroin accounts for 90% of the opiate abuse in the United States. Heroin is a Schedule 1 drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act because of its high abuse potential and the lack of any acceptance medical use. Studies have suggested shifting ... used. Under medical supervision, short-term use of opiates should not produce problems. Illicit drugs like heroin often lead to complicated health problems. Some of the problems are more likely to occur if the drug is injected, for example, heart and lung infections and diseases like hepatitis and HIV ... amo...

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