The German drug company Bayer named its new over the counter drug "Heroin" in 1895. The name was derived from the German word "heroisch" (heroic), due to its perceived "heroic" effects upon a user. However, it was chiefly developed as a morphine substitute for the coughs that did not have its addictive side-effects. Morphine at the time was a popular, but addictive recreational drug, so Bayer wanted to find a similar, but non-addictive substitute to market. However, contrary to Bayer's advertising as a "non-addictive morphine substitute," Heroin would soon have one of the highest rates of dependence amongst its users.

Measuring approximately 2x1 inches, this lightweight acrylic charm hangs from an 18 inch silver plated chain with a spring clasp.