Brief history of Opiates Archeological evidence fossilized poppy seeds suggest that Neanderthal man may of used the opium poppy about thirty thousand years ago. Also the first known written reference of the poppy appears in a Sumerian text from around 4000 B.C. Around 3400 B.C, the opium poppy is cultivated was lower Mesopotamia. Then, during 330 B.C, Alexander the Great introduces Opium to Persia and India. In the 15th and 16th century, it is believed Arab traders brought opium to the far east. Then, during 1729, Chinese Emperor, Yung Cheng prohibited the smoking of opium and its domestic sale, unless licensed for medical use, but then in 1799, Chinese Emperor, Kia King, bans opium trade and cultivation completely illegal In 1806, Friedrich
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These Opiates are often abused leading to an addiction as the user wants to experience a higher high or an euphoric feeling. There are many different types of Opiates: Ranging from Heroin to Morphine to even Oxycodone. Some opiates are even prescribed as painkillers, which if used improperly can cause an opiate addiction. Opiates are the most abused drug in the united states because they are very easy to get a hold of. Morphine in fact, was given to soldiers during the civil war, to help with pain, however back then they did not know that it was highly addictive. Now there are opioids, which are synthetic or partly-synthetic substances that work in the same way as an opiate. Both are dangerous in their own …show more content…
These range from, solidarity, continued use even after not needed, behavior changes, neglect of hygiene and responsibilities, decline in overall performance, isolation, and frequent complaints of physical symptoms. These physical symptoms range from, cramping, nausea, headaches, pains, and even insomnia.
Treatment and Help for an Opiate Addict
There are many steps to ending an Opiate addiction. The first is realizing you need help and that you need to ask for it. Dealing with an opiate addiction, can be overwhelming and isolating, but the addict isn't alone. Having the help of an opiate professional treatment agency or team, can be very helpful. This could allow for the best in care and treatment, which will give one the tools needed to get over the addiction. One can also go to group meetings with other opiate or substance abusers, and learn that they are not alone and that they can find comfort and help in others.
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These Opiates are often abused leading to an addiction as the user wants to experience a higher high or an euphoric feeling. There are many different types of Opiates: Ranging from Heroin to Morphine to even Oxycodone. Some opiates are even prescribed as painkillers, which if used improperly can cause an opiate addiction. Opiates are the most abused drug in the united states because they are very easy to get a hold of. Morphine in fact, was given to soldiers during the civil war, to help with pain, however back then they did not know that it was highly addictive. Now there are opioids, which are synthetic or partly-synthetic substances that work in the same way as an opiate. Both are dangerous in their own …show more content…
These range from, solidarity, continued use even after not needed, behavior changes, neglect of hygiene and responsibilities, decline in overall performance, isolation, and frequent complaints of physical symptoms. These physical symptoms range from, cramping, nausea, headaches, pains, and even insomnia.
Treatment and Help for an Opiate Addict
There are many steps to ending an Opiate addiction. The first is realizing you need help and that you need to ask for it. Dealing with an opiate addiction, can be overwhelming and isolating, but the addict isn't alone. Having the help of an opiate professional treatment agency or team, can be very helpful. This could allow for the best in care and treatment, which will give one the tools needed to get over the addiction. One can also go to group meetings with other opiate or substance abusers, and learn that they are not alone and that they can find comfort and help in others.
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