Opium derivatives are substances synthesized from morphine, codeine, or thebaine, such as Heroin (from morphine) and Oxycodone (from thebaine).
Narcotics are opium derivatives and synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of opium derived drugs, such as Demerol (meperidine) and Methadone (dolphine).
Because they are both opiates. (derivatives of constituents found in opium)
Opium is grown and sold legally in many countries as it is a key ingredient in a number of legally used pharmaceuticals such as morphine and its derivatives. In some countries it can only be grown under special license, and sold within sepcific legal conditions.
The word narcotic, usually refers to derivatives of the opium plant, but common usage has come to include any drug that affects the brain in a similar way or is illegal.
There are many different kinds of depressants: barbiturates and benzodiazepines, alcohol, narcotics (opiate derivatives), sedative-hypnotics, antihistamines (such as benadryl,) and some anesthetics (such as ether, chloroform, ketamine and phencyclidine). Opiates are derived from opium, produced by the opium poppy. Most of the others, with the exception of alcohol, are produced in the laboratory.
methadone, morphine, codeine..... Comes in different forms. Heroin, methadone is used in clinics to ween people off heroin. Codeine is in various prescription only narcotics [[Oxycontin, oxycodone, Tylenol 3, vicodin, percocets...]]
Until late 1800s most people used Laudanum or poppy derivatives such as opium, morphine, and codeine. Asprin-type pain relievers (from the bark of birch trees) were being developed in the 1890s
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Opium derivatives come from Opium Poppies. Synthetic opiates are made in the laboratory. Cocaine is derived from Coca leaves, which are also considered narcotics by the DEA. Note: The word "narcotic" means "sleep-inducing." It is technically improper to refer to cocaine as a narcotic, because it is a stimulant. This is indicative of the ignorance of the folks who crafted the drug laws in the US.
There were 2 Opium Wars, the First Opium War was from 1839-1842 the Second Opium War was from 1856-1860
opium poppies
No there is no opium in Methadone