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Opioids are a class of drugs naturally

found in the opium poppy plant. Some
prescription opioids are made from the
plant directly, and others are made by
scientists in labs using the same chemical
structure. Opioids are o!en used as
medicines because they contain
chemicals that relax the body and can
relieve pain. 1 Jun 2021
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natural substances found in the opium poppy plant. Opioids
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Opiate/Opioid medicines include codeine, heroin and
morphine. They can depress the nervous system to reduce
physical and psychological pain.

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The poppy plant creates opiates. Opiates are labeled
“natural”, because nature creates the active ingredient
molecules. Common opiates include opium, morphine ...

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extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The
opium poppy is the key source for many ...

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The opioid family of drugs includes natural, synthetic and
semi-synthetic opioids. Opiates, such as morphine and
codeine, are natural opioids found in the opium ...