Heroin and any narcotic pain medication is opium based.
Yes, that is true, however I believe he/she wants to know how prevalent opium itself is in America. The answer to that is pretty unclear, but I would say that, generally, opium is NOT very prevalent in America. In some (few) regions of the US, you may find many opium users, but in most places the majority of people have never used, nor know anything about it. Opiate drugs, such as heroin (diacetylmorphine) and opiate based painkillers, are VERY prevalent in the US though. You may still see a little bit of opium place to place, but it is very scarce. Most US opium is not even imported, but instead, home grown. Almost every drug dealer, in big cities, would look at you stupid if you asked for opium. (May think you are a narcotics agent too! Be careful! LOL!)
At one point in time, during the early 1900s, opium was quite prevalent among Chinese and other Oriental Americans. (Primarily in China Towns in big cities) Opium dens used to be a legitimate business, but laws were made against opium to intentionally target Chinese (and other Oriental) Americans. There even was a law that made it illegal to carry two water buckets on a bamboo pole! Or to wear a braided ponytail! The final straw for opium's legality was when it was suggested to the US government that opium was used by the Chinese to seduce and rape white women. This, of course, was NOT true, but the paranoia of the US government prevailed, once again! Since then, opium has been a rarity and oddity. Some groups of (mainly foreign) people still use opium (secretly) in the US, but it is an underground activity. Very few American born citizens use the drug. Its highly unlikely to find a dealer who sells it. Recently, there have been whispers that opium is making a pop-cultural comeback, but many are skeptical about the idea. I hope this answers your question a little better. My advice to anyone considering using opium (or any opiate based drug) is to NOT do it, and stay AWAY from it. Its highly addictive, and ANYONE can fall into the habit. I have seen several close friends fall apart from withdrawals from opiate based drugs. The withdrawals are SO horrible and painful that some consider suicide! STAY AWAY from opiates! (unless you are prescribed to such a drug for medical reasons) Opiate based drugs can be an absolute miracle to those living with severe or chronic pain, but those who abuse and misuse her WILL be punished. Respect her, or she WILL take her vengeance upon you!
Almost nobody uses opium. Opium is the raw drug from the opium poppy plant. It is used for the manufacture of morphine, heroin and other opiates. (In addition, there are synthetic opiates, manufactured by pharmaceutical companies.)
i cant really tell but i do know during the opium war over thousands of people died of it not only to get it but because it was so addictive hope my answer helps im ghost
Millions upon millions my friend
1,000,000
75%
Exact numbers can vary, but according to the latest data, tens of thousands of deaths per year are attributed to opium use worldwide. Opium can cause fatal overdoses, as well as contribute to health complications such as respiratory distress or infections.
30 people go to jail because of drugs
opium kills people by overdose opium kills people by overdose
No, there are more regular people in jail than rappers. While some high-profile rappers have faced legal issues, the majority of the incarcerated population consists of individuals from various backgrounds unrelated to the music industry.
around 2 000 000 Chinese people used opium on a habitual basis
Yes. Many people grow poppies in the US, and some are used illegally for opium.
12 million people :))
As of 2021, it is estimated that tens of thousands of individuals are incarcerated in the United States for marijuana-related offenses. However, the exact number varies depending on the source and criteria used for the analysis.
The phrase "pipe dream" refers to people smoking opium out of water pipes. Many years ago, when opium was legal to smoke, people would smoke opium out of these water pipes to get a dreamy feeling.
Around 230,000 people are admitted to Canadian correctional services (detentions, jails, and prisons) each year.
Over sixteen thousand people go to jail for drinking
In the US, on average, about 3000 people go to jail everyday.