Codeine is an analgesic or painkiller that has been obtained from poppy seeds. It is an opiate that contains methyl morphine and also serves to be precursor for other semi synthetic opioids. Usually it is taken as salts of salicylates, phosphates, sulphates, citrates, etc. Though continuous use of codeine leads to physical and psychological dependence, yet it has lower abuse liability and milder withdrawal symptoms.

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Opium is the naturally occurring sedative which is extracted from the opium poppy. The tremendous role of this drug is to control the pain. Opium is prescribed to treat fevers, coughs and diarrhea. Moreover it is also used to treat patient’s pain in wide awake state itself. Opium addiction is the unmanageable longing to abuse on a habitual basis. Some people become addicted to the opium even their condition has resolved. They try to abuse illegally for the euphoric state. As the person becomes habitual their body develop tolerance to the drug thereby they require increased amount of the drug to compensate the recreational feeling.

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Drug abuse also called substance abuse is a negative pattern of using some substance that leads to numerous health hazards. Teens are most attracted to substance abuse as a new trend. They either fall into this habit as they are easily attracted or due to the pressure given by their peers. In U.S., it is estimated about 3000 teens light up their first cigar each day. Alarming rate!

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