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Drugonym
O. Drug categories are Opiate and
narcotic.
P. Made from a white liquid from the
Poppy Plant
I. Inhaled through smoking
U. May cause breathing to slow to
the point of Unconsciousness
M. Signs of Overdose are dizziness,
drowsiness, and More
Myth:
If you eat a
poppy seed
bagel in the
morning, you
will test positive for opiates
Truth:
Shockingly,
this is actually true.
Who’d have
guessed?
(note to teacher: I couldn’t find
any myths on opium)
Drug Facts
Street Names: Big O, Black Stuff, Block
Form of Use: Smoking
Drug Category: Narcotic/Opiate
Federal Classification: Schedule II
Short Term Effects: Causes euphoria,
followed by a sense of well-being, or a
calm drowsiness. Breathing slows,
possibly to the point of unconsciousness.
Long Term Effects: May lead to drug
tolerance, as well as physical dependence
and/or addiction.
Side Effects: Nausea, Confusion, and
Constipation
Signs of Overdose: Dizziness, Drowsiness,
Clammy Skin, Seizures, and more.
Signs of Withdrawal: Nausea, Sweating,
Cramps, Insomnia, and more.
O.P.I.U.M.
By Payton Lechner
Opium is a highly addictive drug made
from a white liquid that comes from poppy
plants.
Looks like a black or brown block of tar