Pubdate: 24 Mar 1999 Source: United Press International Copyright: 1999 United Press International Feedback: http://www.timesunion.com/react/ NYC HEROIN USE REMAINS HIGH (NEW YORK) - Heroin use in New York City remains high according to a national report on the trends in drug use. The New York Times says the report Pulse Check released by White House drug czar, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, in New York City indicates more young people are trying heroin. The reports also says that combining heroin with cocaine, a practice known as ``speedballing,'' is becoming more popular in New York. But Pulse Check noted that the use of crack and powder cocaine in the Northeast is declining. - --- MAP posted-by: Mike Gogulski