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Opium Side Effects -
Many long & short term side effects result from the use of opium including damage to the lungs and other organs. Repeated use of opium in a manner conducive to causing physical dependence can lead to lifelong consequences that are both difficult to treat and difficult to cope with. Although the side effects of opium that are ...
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Will Opium Addicts Relapse After Treatment? -
According to Harvard Medical School, “Addiction is a chronic disease with no lasting inexpensive cure. Recovery, when it occurs, is precarious, and relapse is a constant danger.” This does not necessarily mean that an individual will definitely relapse after opium addiction treatment, but they will likely experience issues that will trigger them to relapse or ...
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10 Reasons to Seek Treatment Instead of Your Next Opioid Fix -
Professional treatment is necessary for someone who is addicted to opioids. Below are 10 reasons why you should seek treatment now, instead of reaching for that next fix. Call to find safe, reliable rehab options that will cater to your needs. 1. Your Relief Will Only Be Temporary If you decide to use opioids to ...
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What Are Natural Opiates? -
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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Are Opioid Painkillers More Dangerous than Opium? -
Illegal use of both opium and opioid painkillers are a major issue in the United States. Recently though, direct deaths from opium and its more common form heroin are falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This does not mean it is less dangerous than opioids. Many factors interfere with directly comparing the dangers ...