Opium
- What is opium?
- Street Names
- How is it taken?
- What are the effects?
- What are the dangers?
- Is it addictive?
What is opium?
- Opium is a substance that contains 10% morphine.
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Street Names
"skee," "joy plant," "pen yan"
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How is it taken?
- Smoked.
- Injected.
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What are the effects?
- Sedation.
- Relaxation.
- Feelings of warmth.
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What are the dangers?
- Physical dependence (addiction) develops rapidly.
- Users quickly develop a tolerance and need to use higher, more dangerous doses to get the same high.
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Is it addictive?
Yes, opium is addictive.
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Sources:
Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF, however, does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse. Created with the help and advice of teens, presents information on the science behind drug abuse and has animated illustrations, quizzes, and games. Accessed February 2008.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Drug Descriptions: Opium. Accessed February 2008.
Office of National Drug Control Policy. Street Terms: Opium. Accessed February 2008.
Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF, however, does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse. Created with the help and advice of teens, presents information on the science behind drug abuse and has animated illustrations, quizzes, and games. Accessed February 2008.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Drug Descriptions: Opium. Accessed February 2008.
Office of National Drug Control Policy. Street Terms: Opium. Accessed February 2008.