Opium

usgb/ˈəʊpiəm/
noun

A strong drug made from poppy plants, used to relieve severe pain or for pleasure.

The doctor prescribed opium to help with the intense pain.
Visual representation of "opium" - A strong drug made from poppy plants, used to relieve severe pain or for pleasure.

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  • use opium
  • prescribed opium

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Medical

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Medicinal Use

Opium is prescribed legally by doctors for pain relief.

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After the surgery, opium was used to manage the patient's pain.
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Illegal Recreation

Opium can be used illegally for recreational purposes.

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Opium dens were notorious places for illegal drug use in the past.
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Addiction Risk

Using opium may lead to a high risk of addiction.

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He struggled with opium addiction for many years.
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