Opiates Flashcards
1
Q
What are opiates?
A
Chemical compounds extracted from the poppy plant
2
Q
2 eggs of Opiates
A
Morphine, codeine,
They are CNS depressants
3
Q
What are Opiates Medically prescribed for?
A
Pain relief, used as an anesthetic, cough suppression, diarrhea suppression
Used illicitly or non prescribed