Opiates are a drug that comes from the opium poppy plant. The three main opiates are heroin, morphine and codeine. Opiates are one of the oldest of the pain killer drugs and has been used for many centuries. The main properties of opium were found before the Greco-Roman era. When opiates were discovered they were unaware of the habit forming properties of the opiates. They were not sure of the analgesic properties of opiates, and also of the dangerous toxic addiction producing problems that came with the opiates.
The opiate is formed from cutting a unripe capsule of the white poppy. When the juice dries in the air and is heated, it will form a brownish rock. The rock contains active drugs which are called alkaloids. Alkaloids are organic alkaline substance that are obtained from plants.
Methadone is an opiate that is in liquid form and is usually used to stop heroin use. When used this way, it is very important that the person is monitored or it could be very addictive. The most legal opiate is morphine which is used to make codeine. Opiates are very dangerous and could be life threatening so medically supervised treatment is highly advised. We can help get you started on ending your opiate addiction. Call us now.
