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In most countries Opium is illegal. Some medications (Morphine) are opium based and so are (Schedule 8 in Australia) restricted on who can administer them to patients or hold the keys that access the cupboard they are stored in.

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Opium, and the alkaloids it contains, are illegal in the UK. Opium is a Class A drug.

Out of intrest its some times allowed on medical terms but it must be granted by the doctoer etc.

Did you know that Opium is illegal, hmmmm, did ya punk well ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

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Although political reasons were part of the motivation for making opium illegal in the United States, it is currently outlawed in most places because it can be extremely addictive and dangerous. Overdose may result in severe respiratory depression and death.

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i grow some in my back yard not been caught good ridance my fwneds

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No, it isn't. Neither is marijuana but people do it anyway. Just make sure you know if you start it is a habit that has started wars.

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U.S. Congress bans opium in 1905


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