Opiates
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Opiates, sometimes called narcotics, are a class of drugs derived from the poppy plant Papaver somniferum. Opiates have been used to relieve pain for centuries. Common opiates used for treating pain are morphine and codeine.
Top Resources on Opiates
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: Opiates
- National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Opiates
- The Well: Heroin and Other Opiates
- Wikipedia: Opiates
- Mark’s Realm: Opiates
- AddictionSearch: Opiate Addiction
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