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Opium, naturally derived from the opium poppy plant has been used as a mind-altering drug for thousands of years ranking second only to alcohol in prevalence of use. According to Wellesley College, the opium poppy plant’s seedpod contains over fifty identified alkaloid substances, some of which include heroin, morphine and codeine. In terms of how ...
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Opiate Withdrawal Timeline of Symptoms -
The DEA states, “Physical dependence is a consequence of chronic opioid use, and withdrawal takes place when drug use is discontinued.” When people suddenly stop abusing prescription opiates, heroin, and other types of narcotics, they will encounter a number of symptoms that usually fall into a specific pattern and timeline. Overall, most opiate withdrawal syndromes ...
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Recognizing Use of Opium in a Loved One -
The use of opium may seem like something that went on in the 1960s and 70s with opium pipes being all the rage. In actuality, the use of opium continues in today’s world with heroin and prescription pain pills topping the charts for addictive substances, second only to alcohol. A loved may become exposed to ...
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What About the Holidays Pushes People Over The Edge -
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. Unfortunately, they are also a very stressful time of year. Many people begin their journey of self-medication to addiction this time of year. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, stress is one of the main causes of drug relapse. So what about this happy time ...
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Long Term Effects of Opium -
Most people who use opium fail to think about the drug’s long term effects. Opium abuse can lead to tolerance which results in physical dependence on the drug that could prove to be difficult to treat and equally difficult to overcome. The long term effects of opium include many health related problems and may also ...