Opioids and Psychedelics

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August 13, 2002
Opioids and Psychedelics
Numerous medications and treatments for various disorders are being found as medical technology innovation expands. Some hallucinogenic plants, such as the opioids derived from the opium poppy plant, are used as medications. One of the discussions in this debate is how to distinguish between the legitimate medical use of opioids and their illegal use. Opioids have been shown to lessen the symptoms of various disorders, including dropsy, severe pain, and coughing.
Similar to psychedelic substances, opioids are sometimes misused by those who merely use them for enjoyment. Unmonitored use of these medications can lead to people inflicting harm on others or themselves. The risk of drug addiction is also increasing a...