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 not soluble in water, so you cannot melt it in hot water. However, it can be dissolved in alcohol or other organic solvents. Some users may prepare opium for consumption by mixing it with other substances, but this does not involve melting it in water. Always remember that the use of opium and its derivatives poses significant health risks and is illegal in many places.
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.
Opium dens are not legal in the United States. The use, possession, and distribution of opium and its derivatives are prohibited under federal law, primarily due to the Controlled Substances Act. While historical opium dens existed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, such establishments are now considered illegal and associated with drug trafficking and abuse. Law enforcement actively works to combat any resurgence of such activities.
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.
Thebaine is an alkaloid found naturally in the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) and is not typically synthesized in a laboratory setting due to its complex structure. Instead, it is extracted from opium or derived from thebaine-rich poppy varieties. The extraction process involves dissolving opium in a suitable solvent, followed by filtration and purification techniques such as chromatography. However, due to legal and ethical considerations surrounding opium and its derivatives, any handling of thebaine should comply with relevant regulations.
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
There is no universally accepted "safe" level of opium in the blood, as opium and its derivatives can vary widely in potency and effects. The therapeutic use of opiates is typically monitored by healthcare professionals, with prescribed doses tailored to individual needs. Blood levels can be influenced by factors such as tolerance, the presence of other substances, and individual health conditions. It is crucial to follow medical guidance and avoid self-medication to prevent adverse effects or overdose.
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.