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OPIATES named after their natural source- the “opium poppy”

OPIATES named after their natural source- the “opium poppy”. By: Anthony Martinez, Keli Lytton. Heroin. A refined form of morphine, much more potent and has a higher chance of dependence, Heroin is usually white or dark powders, Must be dissolved in water to by injected.

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OPIATES named after their natural source- the “opium poppy”

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  1. OPIATESnamed after their natural source- the “opium poppy” By: Anthony Martinez, Keli Lytton

  2. Heroin • A refined form of morphine, much more potent and has a higher chance of dependence, • Heroin is usually white or dark powders, • Must be dissolved in water to by injected. • Withdrawal symptoms are more tolerable when you use “METHADONE”

  3. RISK • Slow respiratory failure. • Inflammation and infections due to careless injections. • Irregular menstrual cycle • Withdrawal symptoms in new born child for mothers taking heroin.

  4. Long term effects • Addiction itself causes withdrawal symptoms such as, bone pain, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, leg movements, and GOOSE bumps. • HIV/AIDS from needle use. • Liver/lung disease

  5. Morphine • Hospital pain killer • Used to treat very bad pain • Injected straight into the blood stream. • Gives you about a 2 hour high.

  6. POP Quiz • 1. Which plant did opiates originate from? a) rose b) sunflower c) poppy d) mushroom • 2. What does morphine help with? a) pain killer b) dizziness c) colds d) all of the above • 3. What was developed to treat recovering heroin addicts? a) weed b) CCC c) methadone d) morphine • 4. What color is Heroin powder usually? a) cream color b) pink c) white d)blue • 5. What was the percent of teens using heroin in 2001? a) .5% b) 1.7% c) 2.5% d) 3.1%

  7. Answers • 1. C • 2. A • 3. C • 4. C • 5. D

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