Question

Which modes of intake are associated with heroin abuse?

Options

• Inhalation and oral ingestion

• Snorting and oral ingestion

• Snorting and injection

• Smoking and chewing

Answer 1

The documented modes of heroin intake among abusers are snorting and injection. These routes directly enter the drug into the bloodstream or nasal membranes, facilitating rapid absorption and the addictive potential of the substance.