Opium, made from the poppy Papaver somniferum, is a narcotic analgesic most commonly used to treat diarrhea. While it provides relief from diarrhea, opium is a physically and psychologically addicting drug that needs to be controlled by a doctor. Therefore, state, federal and international laws govern the production and distribution of opium and other narcotics.
Brand or Common Names:
Laudanum, Paregoric
Slang Terms:
Opium
Medical Uses:
Analgesic, Anti-Diarrheal
Duration of Effects:
3 to 6 hours
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, Drowsiness, Respiratory Depression, Constricted Pupils, Nausea, Itching Skin, Constipation, Addiction, Death
Methods of Use:
Oral, Smoked
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and Shallow Breathing, Clammy Skin, Convulsions, Coma, Death
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Watery Eyes, Runny Nose, Loss of Appetite, Yawning, Irritability, Tremors, Panic, Chills and Sweating, Cramps and Nausea