What is opium?

buy opium poppy seeds is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the messages travelling between your brain and body. It is derived from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) and is one of the earliest plants recorded for medicinal use.¹ Evidence of opium cultivation by the Sumerian people dates to 3400BCE, although some scholars believe opium use predates Sumerian culture.

Opium poppy pods hold a milky substance called latex that contains a number of chemicals, including morphine and codeine.¹ Latex is extracted from the opium pods and dried to create opium. Typically, it is be further refined by boiling and drying again.

What does it look like?

Opium is a sticky dark-brown gum with a strong odour. It can also be manufactured into a liquid or powder.^{1, 2}

Slang names of buy opium poppy seeds

Aunti, Aunti Emma, Big O, O, Black pill, Chandu, Chinese Molasses, Dopium, Dream Gun, Fi-Do-Nie, Gee, Guma, Midnight Oil, Zero.

Other types of opioids

Buprenorphine
Codeine
Buprenorphine – Long Acting Injectable
Fentanyl
Heroin
Methadone
Naloxone
Nitazenes
Oxycodone

How is opium used?

Opium can be smoked, eaten raw or as a pill, or made into a tincture for drinking.^{1, 2}

buy opium poppy seeds can also be manufactured into heroin and is a prerequisite for heroin production.

Effects of opium

Use of any drug can have risks. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.

buy opium poppy seeds affects everyone differently, based on:

the person’s size, weight and health
regularity of use
whether other drugs are taken around the same time
the amount taken
the strength of the drug (which varies between batches).

Short term effects may include:

euphoria
relaxation
analgesia (pain relief)
slower, shallower breathing
lower heart rate
impaired reflexes
temporary constipation · loss of appetite.^{3, 4}

Overdose

If you take a large amount of buy opium poppy seeds, you could overdose. Call an ambulance straight away by dialling triple zero (000) if you or another person have any of these symptoms (ambulance officers don’t need to involve the police):

Symptoms of opium overdose:

very slow breathing
loss of consciousness
tiny pupils.⁵

Untreated overdose can lead to brain damage and death.

Long-term effects

Regular use of buy opium poppy seeds may cause:

tolerance – needing to use more to get the same effect
irregular periods and difficulty having children
loss of sex drive
constipation · dependence on opium.^{3, 4}

Mixing opium and other drugs

Mixing opium with other drugs can have unpredictable effects and increase the risk of harm.

Opium and nitrous oxide (nangs): can increase the risk of unconsciousness and blackouts.
buy opium poppy seeds and methamphetamines/cocaine: can increase the risk of heart strain.
Opium and alcohol/benzodiazepines/ketamine/GHB: can increase sedation and lead to unconsciousness, choking on vomit, and possible death.^6,7

Reducing harm

There are ways in which you can reduce the risks associated with using buy opium poppy seeds:

always carry naloxone for emergencies, and encourage family and friends to learn how to use take home naloxone – a medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose (more information on naloxone is provided below) · avoid mixing drugs (polydrug use) – mixing opioids with depressant drugs such as alcohol or benzodiazepines can greatly increase the risk of overdose
don’t use opioids alone and always tell someone what you’ve taken
if using illicit opioids, always test a small amount to reduce overdose risk
do not drive or operate machinery after use
always use clean needles and never share injecting equipment
safely dispose of used injecting equipment

Withdrawal

Giving up opium after using it for a long time is challenging because the body must get used to functioning without it. Withdrawing from opium is similar to withdrawing from other opioid drugs.

Withdrawal symptoms usually start six to 24 hours after the last dose and can last around seven to ten days. These symptoms are described as flu-like, and can include:

restlessness and irritability
insomnia
depression and crying
diarrhoea
sweating
restless sleep
muscle cramps
nausea and vomiting
fast heartbeat.⁸

Opium and lead poisoning

Some opium has been found to be contaminated with lead. The source of lead in opium is still unclear, possibly due to contamination from equipment used to process the buy opium poppy seeds, intentional adulteration of opium with lead to increase its weight, or from growing opium poppies in contaminated soil.
Lead poisoning can have a serious effect on people’s health, including organ damage.¹¹

Opium and the law

Opium is illegal in Australia. Federal and state laws provide penalties for possessing, using, cultivating or selling opium, or driving under its influence.

Opium statistics

Current statistics on opium use in Australia are unknown.

Getting help

If your use of opium is affecting your health, family, relationships, work, school, financial or other life situations, or you’re concerned about a loved one, you can find help and support.

Call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 for free and confidential advice, information and counselling about alcohol and other drugs

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