Name and explain the category of drug to which heroin belongs,and describe what effects this drug will have on someone who uses it.

Heroin

An opioid drug derived from morphine, highly addictive, and used illicitly as a narcotic producing a euphoric effect.

Drug Category

A classification system that groups drugs based on their accepted medical use, potential for abuse, and safety under medical supervision.

Effects

The consequences or outcomes that result from some prior action or condition.