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Opium

Opium derives from the poppy plant. Opiates include legal painkillers such as morphine, but also the illicit drug heroin.

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How long marijuana stays in body?

marijuana stays in your body temporarily for a few hours in to you urinate the effect will go a way.....

Is hop related to opium?

"Hop" is slang for opium, and sometimes also used as slang for heroin.

Why did the British argue that the banning of the opium trade by Chinese authorities in 1839 was wrong because it violated?

The British argued that the banning of the opium trade by Chinese authorities in 1839 was wrong because it violated the idea of freedom of commerce. They also argued that it violated the rights of Chinese citizens to do as they pleased.

In which countries could one find the Papaver Somniferum growing?

This is the plant from which the poppy seeds and opium are derived. In the UK it is cultivated in Didcot, Dorset, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire for medical purposes. Elsewhere it is widely avaiable through garden centres for ornamental purposes. Afghanistan is also known for its cultivation.

Is Tincture of Opium available in pill form?

By definition, tincture of opium is opium dissolved in laudanum, an alcohol. Dissolution = liquid=tincture of opium

Does the same 3 to 4 day time period apply for opium smoking when taking a saliva based test?

Eh...Kind of a vague question, but I'll give it a shot. But, what 3-4 day period are you talking about? What other drug are you relating this to?

I believe that a saliva swab test can only detect the recent use (by smoking) of a given drug, probably within the first 48hrs or less (But don't throw all your money on this!). I would also think that if one smoked a certain drug (ex: marijuana or opium), and were to thoroughly brush their teeth and tongue, and wash their mouth out very well, that they could pass the saliva test. From my understanding, a saliva test just tests for the residue left over in a users mouth from smoking something. I would think that after the mouth is cleaned, the drug could only be detected by urine, hair, or blood sample. Saliva testing isn't usually used, but the police use it often when they suspect a person to be under the influence (because the test and results are easy and quick). Most drug tests will be urine samples, however. I also understand that when using a saliva swab test (for drug testing, and even other types of testing) that eating or drinking before the test could cause inaccuracies in the test. So, I guess cleaning your mouth and drinking plenty of liquids would be your best bet, other than just NOT using the drug ( but some just insist on it!;) )

Another thing to consider is what drugs the saliva test can detect. Some drug test kits can only detect certain drugs. Usually, the most commonly abused drugs are tested for (ex: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, ect...). Opium, being a much, much less commonly used drug, may not be detected by certain saliva tests. But again, don't throw all your chips on this one! There are MANY different factors to consider pertaining to drug testing. No one answer can ever fit all instances. Some peoples' bodies may dispose of a drug's remnants very quickly, while other's may "hold on to" the drug in their system much longer. Metabolism plays a major role in the mix. I would suggest that anyone in risk of being tested actually buy different types of drug tests and test themselves. Find out how long your body needs to get rid of whatever drug you use. Knowing your body is a valuable thing. That knowledge can keep you out of trouble, keep you from losing your job, help you get a job, keep you from getting kicked off a sports team, keep you from getting in trouble with parents, keep you from getting kicked out of school, keep you out of prison, keep you from getting a probation violation, and MANY other things. Not using drugs in the first place is the best thing to do, but I'm not going to preach and tell you what to do. I only offer advice. ;)

If I used drugs, and was really concerned about being drug tested, I would do a LOT of research on the topic (Don't take one person's word for it! Get many opinions!). I would also test myself and figure out how quickly my body eliminates different drugs. I would also, if possible, be sure to remember when the test would be, and give myself AMPLE time to get clean before it. I will give you a few ways to do further research on this:

First site you should go see is http://www.erowid.org They have lots of great info on ALL types of drugs, drug testing, effects of drugs, user experiences, FAQs, etc, etc...

(a must-see for anyone who is interested in or uses drugs!)

You should also search for things like, "Opium and Drug Testing", "Opium and Saliva Testing", "Smoking Opium Drug Testing", etc, etc...

The more you learn, the SAFER you will be! Knowledge is power!

Hope this helps!

P.S.- Judging by the way you asked this question (and I may be wrong), I would assume that you either already have smoked opium, or you are planning on smoking it. If you have never smoked it before, and you are planning on or considering doing it, PLEASE hear me out:

You DON'T want to do it! Once you smoke it, you will probably (and MOST LIKELY) never want to stop. You will probably also start taking EVERY opiate (or opioid) pill you can find. I won't lie to you, opium (opiates and opioids) feel great, but that's the catch! It feels SO great, that you will CERTAINLY do it again and again and again! You may think its no big deal, but ANYONE can get hooked on this drug! It also happens very quickly, and before you know it, you are hooked! I have seen this happen to several of my close friends. They have gone through the WORST withdrawals (agonizing pain, sickness, depression, and suffering beyond belief and comprehension) ever since! I would really hate to see, or even hear about, anyone else going through that! NO ONE is too smart, tough, cool, or strong to avoid the addiction. It can, and has, gotten the very best of us! PLEASE don't put yourself through this, or even take the risk (which is more of a promise than risk!), if you haven't already done it. If you have already done it, I would just advise that you quit, or at least be VERY careful and responsible about it. I don't mean to sound bossy, or like I'm telling you what to do, but I just offer the best of my advice about this. I really would hate to know another person is addicted to this drug!

What are the forms of opium?

Depends what you mean. As far as the plant is concerned there is only one familiar:

Opium (poppy tears, lachryma papaveris) is the dried latex (milky white fluid portion) obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium contains up to 12% morphine, analkaloid, which is frequently processed chemically to produce heroin for the illegal drug trade.

What problems did opium cause for people in china?

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.

What are the moral consequences of using opium?

none, but what you do under the influence of it might not fit your standerds or belifes.

What did NOT happen as a result of the Opium W?

Most things. Aliens did NOT invade, Americans did NOT take over Europe, people did NOT stop bathing

Is Opium a barbiturate?

No, opium is a mixture of alkaloids. It gives it's name to the class of drugs known as opiates. It isn't a single chemical compound but rather a plant extract (from the opium poppy) which contains amongst other things codeine, morphine, papaverine, thebaine and noscapine.

Some of the physical effects of opium may resemble those of barbiturates - drowsiness, respiratory arrest and addiction being the most obvious ones.

What does opium stands for?

Opium doesn't stand for anything. The name of the drug comes from the flower that it's harvested from, the Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum)

What is the ISBN of The Last Opium Den?

The ISBN of The Last Opium Den is 158234227X.

Opium is a?

Opium is a drug but it is now commonly assosciated with the medical proffession as it is a anasthetic and it also has latex (rubber) properties.

Why do opium smokers lay on their side?

Opiates can cause emesis (vomiting). If a person were to lay on their back and vomit while unconscious, they could asphyxiate and die. Therefore, opium smokers (and often others who use opiates) lay on their side so that their vomit leaves their mouth.

How do you you make opium?

One does NOT "make" opium. Opium is poppy flower resin, usually dried and smoked. This is turned into other drugs like morphine and heroin. - I think the question meant how to extract it.

First you need some poppies of the species papaver somniferum. Wait till these flower and then the petals drop off. There should then be some seed pods. It's best to now wait 2-3 weeks for these to mature.

Extracting opium is illegal and therefore should not be done

...but if one did wish to do it anyway then they would then score the pods, top to bottom, about 1mm deep. It would be best to do this in the evening. The next morning your poppies would have oozed out their latex (the opium), which would have dried, changing from an initial pale creamy gloop to darker, browner more solid little lumps. You would scrape these off with a knife and there would be your opium. This could be smoked (vaporised that is) raw, or it could be refined first.

Is lortabs illegal drug?

If it is prescribed, of course its not. However, Lortabs are illegal if bought off someone.