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Opium overdose is usually not fatal; however it is far more likely to be fatal if the person is alone. This is because two out of three overdoses (fatal and non-fatal) occur when the person is alone at home. An acute Opium overdose can causes respiratory depression which can be deadly. The habitual use of Opium produces physical and mental dependence. Being of similar structure, the opiate molecules occupy many of the same nerve-receptor sites and bring on the same analgesic effect as the body's natural painkillers. Opium first produces a feeling of pleasure and euphoria, but with its continued use the body demands larger amounts to achieve the same sense of well-being. If an addict goes without using for a period of time (such as being in drug rehab) and then attempts to return to their previous levels of drug use they will run the risk of Opium overdose. This is because while they have been abstinent from the drug their tolerance has decreased.
What is Opium? Opium is the crudest form and also the least potent of the Opiate family. Opium is the milky latex fluid contained in the un-ripened seed pod of the opium poppy. As the fluid is exposed to air, it hardens and turns black in color. This dried form is typically smoked, but can also be eaten. Opium is grown mainly in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Afghanistan. Today opium is sold on the street as a powder or dark brown solid mass and is smoked, eaten, or injected.
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