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What is the name of the plant opium is derived from?
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Papaver Somniferum
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Effects of opioid usage?
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relieves pain and suffering.
deliver pressure. relief from anxiety. |
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What is laudanum?
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a combination of opium and other drugs into a medicince
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who is Thomas de Quincey?
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-wrote the article, "the confessions of an English Opium-Eater"
- published in 1821 his writings are replete with insight into the opium-hazed world |
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what are enkephins and endorphins?
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- morphine like neurotransmitters located in the brain and various parts of the body.
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what are the 3 beneficial uses of opioids?
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- pain relief
- treatment of intestinal disorders, counteracts diaharrea by slowing down perilistic contractions by may cause constipation - cough supressant, codeine |
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what is methadone?
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- least potent opioid that develops less severe symptoms
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What are the acute effects of toxicity?
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- depress respiration
- coma - pinpoint pupils - possible cloudiness of consciousness and nausea and vommiting. |
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what are the chronic effects?
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- infections and blood borne diseases.
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how many people in the US are dependant on opium?
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- approx 500,000 and around 150 000 occasional users.
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