What type of paraphernalia is used for smoking heroin?

Pieces of foil are often used in the process of smoking heroin. When heroin is smoked, it is typically heated on a piece of foil, which allows the drug to vaporize. Users can then inhale the vapor. This method is favored by some individuals as it can provide a rapid onset of effects without the need for needles, which carry a risk of infection and other health complications.

While other paraphernalia listed, such as syringes, are commonly associated with heroin use (particularly for injection), they do not pertain to smoking the substance. Small metal pipes can be used for smoking various substances, but foil is specifically noted for its role in heroin use. Cotton balls may be used in conjunction with injecting heroin to filter or absorb the drug or for cleaning purposes, but they do not directly relate to smoking.