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Derivatives and Effects of Opium
With the popular name of opium poppies is called the fruit of which is obtained opium and its derivatives. It is a tan powder. It is extracted from grains containing the fruit and from its medicinal uses include the abolition of pain, control spasms and use as a cough suppressant.
In addition, there are references dating back nearly eight centuries of medicinal use of opium were Persians, Egyptians, Babylonians, Arabs and Greeks. Asians found stimulating and pleasurable possibilities and began to use it for that purpose.
Its derivatives are morphine, heroin, methadone and codeine. They can provide extraordinary therapeutic benefits if prescribed and monitored by a doctor, but the uncontrolled use of its devastating effects.
The cultivation of opium poppy originated in Southeast Asia (Burma, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos). In recent years it has spread to other countries, including Colombia, to ensure a steady supply to major consumption centers.
Opiates are presented as powder for solution for injection smoking. This drug produces a dreamy state of euphoria and a sensation of ecstasy that quickly shortens because of tolerance.
Shortly after use, addicts experience withdrawal symptoms between the two takes, which is characterized by a flu-like box during the first 12 hours: sneezing, sweating, tearing, yawning, muscle aches. After 36 hours of abstinence symptoms become severe. Appear chills, hot flashes, insomnia, diarrhea, increased heart rate and blood pressure.