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Opium Detox -
Prolonged or repeated use of opium can lead to tolerance, dependence and addiction. Once opium addiction has become a factor in your life, there becomes a need for a safe way to effectively get rid of the opium in your system without the risk of further complications or damage to the body. Sustained opium use will lead ...
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Synthetic Opiates List – Drugs that Derive from Opium -
Most prescription pain relief medications exist as synthesized versions of natural opiate drugs like opium, morphine and heroin. These medications make up the majority of drugs appearing on a synthetic opiates list. Opiates, also known as analgesics, have become one of the most commonly abused drugs on the market. With long-term use, their debilitating effects ...
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Are Natural Opiates Dangerous? -
Natural opiates are narcotics which are derived directly from the poppy plant, papaver somniferum. They can be helpful in treating pain, severe cough, and other issues. And yes, they can be dangerous. Why Are Natural Opiates Dangerous? Natural opiates, like all other opioid-based drugs, are addicting. People who use them can become addicted if they ...
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Finding Help for a Loved One Who is Addicted to Opium -
Opium is a substance that derives from the sap produced from the seed of the poppy plant. Opium in its raw form is extremely potent, because it contains multiple alkaloids, such as morphine and codeine. All drugs that come from opium, which includes most prescription painkillers and heroin, are highly addictive. According to the National ...
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How Long Do Opium Effects Last? -
As far as pain-relieving drugs go, no other class of drugs offers the type of relief afforded by opium and opium-type medications. Opium has become the standard ingredient in most every type of prescription pain relief medication, some of which include: Morphine OxyContin Hydromorphone Dilaudid Percocet With so many varieties of drugs on the market, ...