Opium Addiction
Opium is highly addictive. Physical and psychological addiction both start quickly. Because it is not as strong as other opiates such as heroin or OxyContin, the addiction can occur without even being noticed. Smoking Opium was introduced to China in the 17th century. This was when Opium addiction started to become a problem. Since the 17th century, Opium has spread around the world, bringing with it addiction.
Opium Withdrawal Symptoms
Symptoms of Opium withdrawal include nausea, sweating, diarrhea, severe mood swings, insomnia, depression, and muscle spasms. Avoiding these symptoms often causes addicts to continue to use Opium.
About Opium
Opium is a narcotic drug that comes from the opium poppy. It is most commonly smoked. Opium has been used medicinally for centuries, but because of stronger drugs that come from Opium, such as heroine, codeine, morphine, Percocet, and OxyContin, its use has declined over the years. Opium contains both codeine and morphine and can be processed into heroin. Opium’s street names are Big O, Black stuff, and Block. Side effects of Opium include euphoria, drowsiness, slowed breathing, sedation, nausea, and confusion