Parker Radcliff Names for Opium Older Names from Ancient China AhPenYen Buddha Chillum Chinese Molasses Chinese Tobacco FiDoNie Gee Goric Pen Yen Pin Gon Pin Yan Whenshee Yen S hey Suey ID: 598310
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Opium
Parker RadcliffSlide2
Names for Opium
Older Names from Ancient China:
Ah-Pen-Yen
BuddhaChillumChinese MolassesChinese TobaccoFi-Do-NieGeeGoricPen YenPin GonPin YanWhen-sheeYen S hey SueyZe
Street Names:Dover’s DeckDover’s PowderDream StickinessDreamsEasing PowderGeeGod’s MedicineGondolaGoricGumGreat TobaccoHop or HopsJoy PlantMidnight Oil OO.P.OpePoxSkeeToxyToysZero
Scientific Names and Common Names for Opium:
Papaver somniferum L.
Papaver bracteatum
Somniferum
Opium Poppy
PoppySlide3
Classification and Identification
Opium is considered a narcotic, which is made from the white liquid of the poppy plant. Generally found as a block of brown or black looking tar powder.
However it can be purchased as a liquid or a solid.
It causes a physical dependence from usage.Opium is considered a depressant as it can:Lower heart and breathing rate, rendering you unconscious, or causing death because you can actually stop breathing.Derivatives include:HeroineMorphineOxytocinStays in the body up to 48 hours after you’ve used opium or its derivatives.Slide4
Opium Paraphernalia
Because it was so popular to smoke in the 1800’s and the 1900’s, especially in China and the United States, the Chinese actually made a large portion of the used paraphernalia.
Opium Pipes-Usually made from bamboo and brass, would have tiny bowls on them to load the opium in.
Opium Bowls-either ceramic or bambooOpium cans-these would be filled with the components to smoke opium, including paper and the opium itself.Opium Lamps-These would have little protective cages and chains on them.Opium Pill/Pellet Rollers-Opium paste would have to be applied to a pill/pellet before someone could actually smoke it. Slide5
Images of ParaphernaliaSlide6
Administration of Opium
Smoked
Injected
Pill formCan be mixed with other drugs:Marijuana, methamphetamine and Opium together is called ‘Black.’‘Buddha’ is potent marijuana spiked with opium.Slide7
Effects of Opium on the human body
Short term effects of smoking Opium
These cause:
Short term highsRelaxationPain reliefReduced anxietyImpaired coordination and alertnessOver time:Causes:WeightlossHeightened anxietyMental DeteriorationPotential for death should overdosage occur
Other Effects:EuphoriaRelaxationEmotional detachment or floating outside oneselfAltered mood and mental stateSleepinessReduced energyReduced sex driveSweatingReduced appetiteDifficulty concentratingComadeathSlide8
Effects of Opium on the human body (Continued)
Causes of prolonged use:
Lung disorders
Emphysema CancerDamage to the:BrainLiverLungsKidneysOther organs as wellThese effects do not go away quickly, which is why it’s better to quit opium use early after you’ve startedSlide9
Work Cited
Fact Sheet. Boston, MA, The Dept., 1988, www.dea.gov/druginfo/drug_data_sheets/Opium.pdf. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.
“German Gulch.”
Department of Anthropology / German Gulch - University Of Montana, hs.umt.edu/chineseinmontana/artifact-id/opium-paraphernalia.php. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.“How Do I Identify Opium?” Opium Abuse Treatment RSS, www.opiumabusetreatment.com/how-do-i-identify-opium. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.“Opium.” Partnership for Drug-Free Kids - Where Families Find Answers, drugfree.org/drug/opium/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.“Opium Addiction.” Opium.org, www.opium.org/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.“Opium Effects.” Opium.org, Aug. 2016, www.opium.org/opium-effects.html. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.“Opium Street Names.” Opium.org
, Aug. 2016, www.opium.org/opium-street-names.html. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.“Poppy Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database.” Drugs.com, Drugs.com, www.drugs.com/npp/poppy.html. Accessed 21 Mar. 2017.