Opium
What it is and the Effects it can have
What Is Opium?
Opium is a reddish-brown heavy-scented addictive drug from the juice of the opium poppy plant. It is used to change mood, or to relieve pain
How is it taken into the body?
Opium is usually smoked, however it can also be eaten, drunk, or injected.
Some Forms Opium can be found in
Common street names
Opium
Aunti
Big O
Black Pill
Dream Stick
God's Medicine
Hops
Joy Plant
Midnight Oil
Dopium
Back Jack
Chinese Molasses
Short Term Effects of Using Opium
Short term effects include
- Sleepy/drowsiness
- Slows heart rate, and breathing if taken in large amounts
- Causes passing out, or even falling into a coma
- Constipation followed by diarrhea
- Long periods of sleep then insomnia
- Dehydration that won't end until the drug wears off
Long Term Effects Of Using Opium
If taken in by smoking, long term effects can be
- increased risk of lung disease or cancer
- irreparable damage to the lungs, liver, kidney, and heart
Injecting Opium long term effects
- damage to the veins
- abscesses of the skin which if untreated can lead to need for amputation
Withdrawal effects can be
- nausea
- vomiting
- anxiety
- bone pain
- diarrhea
- high blood pressure
Signs Of Abuse
- drowsiness & sedation
- slow or depressed breathing
- red or glazed eyes
- slurred speech
- headache
- loss of appetite
Dependence/Addiction to Opium
Opium is used for more psychological reasons that physical, however some people do use it to relieve pain. Most of the time though it is used for relaxation and pain relief.