Chapter 10--Opium

Question 1

what is opium produced from ?

Answer 1

the sap of the poppy plant, papaver somniferum

Question 2

what is the active ingredient in opium?

Answer 2

morphine, which is ten times more potent than opium

Question 3

1914 Harrison Narcotic Act

Answer 3

limited opiate use to a prescription by a doctor.

Question 4

legislation control in 1915

Answer 4

law to prevent physicians from prescribing opiates unless doses could be shown to be decreasing over time

Question 5

Legislation control in 1924

Answer 5

legislation to ban all opiate prescription

Question 6

which illicit drug is on the rise?

Answer 6

oxycoton

Question 7

acute effects of opiates

Answer 7

depress respiration 
lower body temperature 
constrict capillaries 
inhibit digestion
euphoria
relieve pain 
reduction of sexual drive 
impotence 
depressant

Question 8

Withdrawal effects

Answer 8

flu-like symptoms and intense cravings

Question 9

Where do opiates react?

Answer 9

on endorphin receptors

Question 10

what is an opiate antagonist?

Answer 10

naloxone

Question 11

withdrawal effects of opiates

Answer 11

appear after 1-2 weeks of use
early withdrawal symptoms begin 8-12 hrs after last dose
flu-liek symptoms
runny nose

tearing eyes
sweating
irritabilty
and tremors

Question 12

how can withdrawal symptoms be reversed?

Answer 12

use methadone to detox to reduce severity