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There are actually three kinds of opioid drugs. There are synthetic opioids, semi-synthetic opioids, and natural opiates. Natural opioids are called this because they come from a natural source. According to ISATE, they “are derived from the… opium poppy.” While some opioid drugs are completely manmade and manufactured in a lab, natural opiates come directly ...
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Can Addiction to Natural Opiates be Treated? -
Addiction to natural opiates can occur just as easily as addiction to synthetic opioids. Opium itself is highly addictive and is still abused recreationally by many individuals. Morphine is derived naturally from opium, and according to the National Library of Medicine, should only be taken by those who are already tolerant to and dependent on ...
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What Pills are Opiates? -
Opiates are the naturally occurring alkaloid chemicals found in the opium poppy plant,Papaver somniferum, including morphine, codeine, and thebaine. More commonly, the term is used to describe pills containing these alkaloids and the many other semi-synthetic and synthetic drugs that are able to produce similar psychoactive effects. Opiates are essential in the management of pain ...
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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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4 Tips for Talking to Your Child about Drug Use -
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest moments of anyone’s life. However, even after years of going through the various stages of growth, it can be very hard for a parent to discuss drugs with their children. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, when a parent talks to their kids ...