Yes, but remember it's still used in the medical world. > When used in medicine it is typically used to treat severe pain, such as that resulting from a heart

Yes, but remember it's still used in the medical world. > When used in medicine it is typically used to treat severe pain, such as that resulting from a heart attack or a severe injury. The name "heroin" is only used when being discussed in its illegal form. When it is used in a medical environment, it is referred to as diamorphine. [1] [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin