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The Opium wars ruined the Chinese functioning society
Opium.
Opium, primarily containing morphine, can have various effects on the liver. Chronic use may lead to liver damage due to the metabolism of opiates, which can strain liver function. Additionally, opium users often engage in behaviors, such as alcohol consumption, that can further exacerbate liver issues. Overall, while opium itself is not directly toxic to the liver, its use can contribute to liver-related health problems.
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The British introduced opium to the Chinese and got them addicted. By doing this the Chinese only spent money on the drug. Their economy basically crashed because of opium. Opium is basically heroin.
They helped ban the opium trade.
Hugo Martin Krueger has written: 'The pharmacology of the opium alkaloids' -- subject(s): Morphine, Opium, Physiological effect
Oxycodone, the active ingredient in Percocet, like all opiates, is derived from opium. More specifically, oxycodone is derived from thebaine, which is derived from opium. Opioids, which are synthetic opiate-like molecules, while not derived from opium, are modeled on opiates.
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 caused significant social, economic, and health problems in China. The widespread addiction led to a decline in productivity and increased poverty among users and their families. Moreover, the opium trade fueled corruption and conflict, notably resulting in the Opium Wars with Britain, which undermined China's sovereignty and led to unfavorable treaties. The public health crisis associated with opium addiction also strained medical resources and contributed to societal instability.
Opium has been available for 5,000 years. Chinese indigenous opium was inferior to the opium grown by the British on Indian plantations, so opium users favored the imported product. The British essentially forced imported opium on the Chinese, and large numbers of people became addicted. The British used profits to fund its domination of India. The Chinese government tried to control drug abuse in the 19th century, but found it was impossible without British support. The British were very much against the Chinese growing their own opium. There is no reason to believe that poppies are not native to parts of China. See "Opium," by Martin Booth.