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1 -highly addictive narcotic drug acquired in the dried latex form from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) seed pod. Jason Moorehead

2 Obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum).[3][4] Opium latex contains approximately 12% of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade. How is Opium produced?

3 There are many ways but the most common way is similar to heroin. Put a small bit on a spoon until it begins to smoke then trap the smoke under a cup. Get a straw and slide under the cup and inhale deeply. How is Opium smoked?

4 Face and body feels numb Extremely relaxed Often times very itchy Sense of enlightenment Out of body feeling Euphoric feel What does an Opium high feel like?

5 Great damage to the lungs Exhausted for many days after use Diarrhea High anxiety Constipation Scabs [if itchy during actual high] Bad effects from Opium

6 Dates back as far as the Neolithic and ancient times when the drug was widely used in anesthesia as well as for ritualistic purposes. It was also used as a pain reliever and, of course, a recreational drug for anyone wishing to try it. What is the history of Opium?

7 What does Opium look like?

8 What does an Opium user look like?

9 Afghanistan is currently the primary producer of the drug. After regularly producing 70% of the world's opium. Also it is sometimes used in other countries as a form of medicine to help with diarhea. How is Opium used today?

10 The countries that grow the most illegal Opium are Pakistan, Burma, Thailand, and Afghanistan, which is also the world’s top supplier of Opium. Opium can also be grown in places like Mexico and Columbia. Where is a Opium primarily located?

11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGT- 0ibPCMk&edufilter=FwNIMIqIDIQYAexPZDE7XA Link to Opium video

12 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium http://goanimate.com/ Cited Sources


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