Opiates

Presently she cast a drug into the wine of which they drank to lull all pain and anger and bring forgetfulness of every sorrow - The Odyssey, Homer, (Ninth century B.C.)

Opiates

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Opiates and Opioids: New Understanding of an Old Problem

Opiates and Opioids are two words (and substances) that can often be intertwined and confused, but have some major differences. Opiates are derived from the opium poppy plant and are naturally occurring substances. Opiate drug types include heroin, opium, morphine, and codeine. While similar to opiates, opioids are synthetic drugs (man-made) that produce opiate-like effects. Opioids include oxycodone (Oxycontin), hydrocodone, and fentanyl.

Opiates have been used for centuries by various ancient cultures for recreational use and pain relief. They were so valued by individuals for their narcotic affects that two wars, in the 19th century, were fought over opium. Morphine was used as…

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 Opiates and Opioids: New Understanding of an Old Problem

Opiate and Opioid use has a lengthy history, and misuse of them has waxed and waned over centuries. In more recent years, the misuse of opiates/opioids has grown to epidemic proportions.

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