I can't find the source right now, but what I've learned of heroin is that most people could actually safely try it out, and it would likely cause nothing but s

I can't find the source right now, but what I've learned of heroin is that most people could actually safely try it out, and it would likely cause nothing but some mild discomfort. The people who end up wanting to keep using heroin are typically those who don't have their life in order due to heavy stress, sadness or something similar. The thing that heroin does is that it makes even the shitty moments feel not-shitty, and doesn't really get you wasted like many other drugs. I'm not surprised that soldiers in a war might seek comfort from heroine, but once they return to their normal lives they no longer need heroine to help make life feel okay again.