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| A general term technically referring to opiate-related or opiate-derived drugs. It is often mistakenly used to include several other illicit drug categories as well. |
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| An analgesic and euphoriant drug acquired from the dried juice of the opium poppy. |
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| Any ingredients of opium or chemical derivatives of these ingredients. The term generally refers to opium, morphine, codeine, thebaine, and heroin. |
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| Synthetic drugs unrelated to morphine that produce opiate-like effects. |
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| The major active ingredient in opium |
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| One of the three active ingredients in opium, used primarily to treat coughing. |
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| One of the three active ingredients in opium. |
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| A chemical derivative of morphine. It is approximately three times as potent as morphine and a major drug of abuse. |
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| A potent form of heroin, generally brownish in color, originating in Mexico |
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| A chemical derivative of Thebaine, used as a prescription painkiller. The street name for fentanyl and related compounds is China White. |
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| A pure antagonist for morphine and other opiate drugs. Brand name is Narcan. |
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| Endogenous opioid peptides |
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| Also known as endorphins. A class of chemicals produced inside the body that mimic the effects of opiate drugs. |
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| A long-lasting form of naloxone. Brand name prior to 1994 was Trexan; brand name has since been changed to ReVia. |
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| The taking of heroin on an occasional basis. |
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| The process of drug withdrawal in which the body is allowed to rid itself of the chemical effects of the drug in the bloodstream. |
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| A synthetic opiate useful in treating heroin abuse. Brand name is Darvon. |
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| A synthetic opiate useful in treating heroin abuse. |
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| A treatment program for heroin abusers in which heroin is replaced by the long-term intake of methadone. |
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| The synthetic narcotic drug levi-alpha-acetyl-methadol, used in the treatment of heroin abuse. Brand name is Orlaam. |
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| A synthetic opiate used in the treatment of heroin abuse. Brand names are Subutex and (in combination with naloxone) Suboxone. |
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| Living environments for individuals in treatment for heroin and other drug abuse, where they learn social and psychological skills needed to lead a drug-free life. |
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| Treatment programs in which a combination of detoxification, psychotherapy, and group support is implemented. |
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| Having an effect that controls coughing. |
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| A popular non-narcotic ingredient used in over-the-counter cough remedies. The "DM" designation on these preparations refers to it. |
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| A time-release form of oxycodone, used in the treatment of chronic pain. |
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