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Opium Addiction - The Chinese didn’t realize that opium was an addictive substance until the late 17th century. By that point, more than 1/3 of Chinese males reported smoking opium on a regular basis which meant that millions of people were now suffering the brunt of the consequences associated with opium addiction. Even once the addictive qualities of opium ...
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Just How Addictive is Opium? - 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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Understanding What The Withdrawal Symptoms From Opiates Signify - As pain-relieving agents, opiates offer the most effective means for symptom relief. As recreational drugs, opiates pose a high risk for abuse and addiction. Anyone taking opiates on a regular basis may want to consider withdrawal symptoms from opiates as the first warning signs of a drug problem. Once a person starts experiencing withdrawal symptoms ...
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Are Synthetic Opiates Dangerous? - Synthetic opiates are manufactured for a number of reasons. Primarily, these drugs are made to offset some of the negative effects associated with natural opiates. Even then, there are many risks associated with synthetic opiates, especially in the event that a person abuses one or more of these drugs. There are times when medical patients ...
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How is Oxymorphone Addiction Treated? - If you're abusing oxymorphone, it is imperative that you seek addiction treatment and stop the cycle before the drug takes over your life.