What is an opiate? opiates OpiatesOpiates share common derivatives found in the opium plant. Common opiates include oxycodone, heroin, morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone. |
Opiates are used in medicine for pain relief. Because their side effects include euphoria, feelings of well-being, and enhanced self-image, they are frequently abused. They are especially seductive to individuals with poor self-esteem. |
Apart from raw opium poppy resin, rarely seen in Western countries, the most common Opiates of abuse are semi- or completely synthetic, including:
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Opiates derive from constituents found in the opium poppy. Morphine and codeine, traditional painkillers in medicine, are major active opiates found in processed opium sap. Semi-synthetic opioids, like oxycodone and hydrocodone, are derived from morphine and codeine compounds, and have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Check out more differences between opiates and opioids.
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