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