Mind Over Matter: Opiates

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Subject:

Science and Technology, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Collection:

Mind Over Matter

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Opiates are made from opium, which comes from the poppy plant. They can have important medical benefitsŃthey're powerful painkillers, they are sometimes prescribed to control severe diarrhea, and they can also be found in cough medicine. Maybe you've heard of drugs called Vicodin, morphine or codeine. These are examples of opiates. When used properly for medical purposes, they can be very helpful. Opiates used without a doctor's prescription or in ways other than how they are prescribed, can be dangerous and addictive.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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Public Domain
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