He struggled with a severe heroin addiction for years.Heroin trafficking led to a major crackdown by authorities.The documentary highlighted the effects of heroin on communities.
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Heroine
/ˈherəʊɪn/
A female admired for her courage, achievements, or noble qualities
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She emerged as the unexpected heroine after the crisis.Captivated by the tale, the young girl dreamed of becoming a heroine.Through her bravery, she became a symbol of a true heroine.
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Heroin is a drug and is illegal, while heroine describes a female hero and is positive.
Remember the e at the end of heroine for someone exceptional, like a female hero in stories or real-life.
Heroin has no e at the end, reflecting its negative implication as a drug.