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Why Is Opium Addictive? -
About Opium According to the Center for Substance Abuse Research, the opium poppy has had a long history of being used for medications. The ancient Mesopotamian and Sumerian cultures passed it on to the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Egyptians, and the Greeks introduced opium to India and Persia, where it was grown in mass quantities. Opium ...
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How Does Opium Addiction Treatment Help Me Stay Drug-Free? -
While most any form of addiction can be difficult to overcome, opiate addictions in particular exert a tremendous hold over a person’s will, thoughts and behaviors. People entering recovering often struggle with the aftereffects of opiates long after they stop using drugs. Without the needed supports in place, it can be especially difficult to stay ...
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Signs and Symptoms of Opium Overdose -
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