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When wondering why is heroin so addictive it all comes down to the reward system in the brain. Heroin induces a flood of dopamine into the bloodstream, the chemical that informs us that we are experiencing pleasure. The user seeks to recreate that artificially created sensation, so the drug is reintroduced. Learn More.