what tyoe drug is heroin
Heroin is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the messages travelling between your brain and body. Heroin belongs to a group of drugs known as âopioidsâ that are from the opium poppy. 1.Heroin comes in different forms including:1  Fine white powder.2  Coarse off-white granules.t's important to be careful when taking any type of drug. Heroin affects everyone differently, based on: 1  Size, weight and health. 2  Whether the person is used to taking it. 3  Whether other drugs are taken around the same time. 4  The amount taken. 5  The strength of the drug (varies from batch to batch).