Why does a horrible drug like heroin have a heroic name?

Malaysia

May 17, 2009 8:46am CST

lol. Just wondering. Does anyone know why?

2 responses

@Maryam27 (411)

• Pakistan

17 May 09

I don't know the reason for that :thinking; but it's definitely something to ponder and search for..

@eponiine (141)

• United States

17 May 09

According to dictionary.com, it's 'allegedly so called from the feelings of power and euphoria which it stimulates.'