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Opium

Opium . Names . opium poppy, Papaver somniferum The common street names for opium are Ah-pen-yen, Auntie, Auntie Emma, Big O, Chandoo , Chinese Molasses, Chinese tobacco, God’s medicine, and hops .

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Opium

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  1. Opium

  2. Names opium poppy, Papaversomniferum The common street names for opium are Ah-pen-yen, Auntie, Auntie Emma, Big O, Chandoo, Chinese Molasses, Chinese tobacco, God’s medicine, and hops. The main alkaloids in opium are codein, narcotin, and morphin, the most active being morphin which has a chemical formula of C17H19NO3

  3. Classification Opium is a complex substance that contains a mix of alkaloids making this drug a Class A drug Due to its high potential for addiction it is a Schedule 2 drug.

  4. History Opium originated in Mesopotamia (Southwest Asia) The Humerians referred to this as the Hul Gil meaning the joy plant Greek and Roman physicians used opium for a pain reliever and sleep inducer As people began to learn more about the powers of the plant, more people began to demand Opium and wanted to expand its availability

  5. Production Opium comes from a plant so production can come from plating Opium seeds and growing the plants until they are well enough to extract the drugs from It is made by extracting the sticky gum that oozes out of the opium poppy plant Production has slowed down since 1906 where 41,000 tons were produced compared to studies in 2002 that show only 5,000 tons were produced

  6. Users Studies have shown that the most common users for opium are under the age of 30 and those who are over the age of 40 have a smaller percentage of using the drug In the 1960’s, males outnumbered females in the usage of Opium The drug helps people to relax and relieves pain and anxiety It can be bought at the black market or from a drug dealer

  7. Affects Opium lasts about four hours Opiates replace nerve receptors and work as a pain killer This drug is highly addictive therefore physical and psychological dependence occur quickly The medicinal value used to be to work as a pain killer but now it has no medicinal value

  8. Continued Side affects include: Sweating Loss of appetite Impaired vision Inability to concentrate Altered mood and thought processes

  9. Risks The drug is highly addictive and it replaces chemicals in the body The brain and body can become used to being provided the chemicals causing an imbalance of chemicals in the body The person can experience withdrawal and can become nauseated or depressed The lethal dose for opium is about 120-125 mg which is about two grams of opium

  10. Detection The presence of opium stays in the body for a long time which makes it possible to detect it through: Saliva testing (can detect after a few days of use) Hair testing (can detect after three months of last usage) Blood testing

  11. Consequences For a first offense of 2.2 lb (1 kg) or more of a Schedule II substance is 10 years to life A second offense carries a minimum 20-year sentence and fines not to exceed eight and 20 million dollars Fines of up to four million dollars for individuals and 10 million dollars for organizations There are many rehab centers and facilities that help people with addictions and encourage people to speak out for those who are addicted and help them seek help

  12. Works cited (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ecstasy.com.ua/opium/opium-legal-consequences How to pass a opium test. (2008). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://mbdetox.com/blog/how-to-pass/opium-drug-test-detection-time/ Opium history. (2004). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://www.deamuseum.org/ccp/opium/history.html Opium street names. (2006). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://www.soberrecovery.com/alcoholdrugtreatment/article/drug-street-names/opium.html Opium narcotics. (2007). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://opioids.com/narcotic-drugs/chapter-2.html Opium laws. (2009). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://www.release.org.uk/drugs-law/drugs-a-to-z/opium Opium addiction. (n.d.). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://www.opiumaddiction.com/ Dangers of Opium. (n.d.). Retrieved January 7, 2013, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/15716-dangers-smoking-opium/

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