Difference between revisions of "Opiate"
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| − | An '''Opiate''' is an [[alkaloid]] that is found in | + | An '''Opiate''' is an [[alkaloid]] that is found in the Poppy plant, Papaver Somniferum, and in Opium. The main Opiates are: [[Morphine]], [[Codeine]], [[Thebaine]] and [[Papaverine]]. |
| − | ''Opioids'' are synthetic or semi-synthetic derivatives of the Opiates. Examples are [[Heroin]] and Oxycodone. | + | ''Opioids'' are synthetic or semi-synthetic derivatives of the Opiates. Examples are Diacetylmorphine ([[Heroin]]) and Oxycodone. |
[[Category:Chemistry]] | [[Category:Chemistry]] | ||
[[Category:Illegal Drugs]] | [[Category:Illegal Drugs]] | ||