A health class videotape says, "This drug comes from opium and is really scary because after feeling relaxed and happy, you develop a tolerance quickly and need more. Because most people put it in their bodies with needles, there is an increased risk of getting AIDS. The withdrawal effects are awful." What drug is being described?

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The description matches heroin, which is derived from opium, often leads to quick tolerance development, is commonly injected (increasing the risk of HIV/AIDS), and has severe withdrawal symptoms.

A Health Class Videotape Says, "This Drug Comes from Opium