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Afghanistan Opium Production on the Rise - Opium cultivation has long been a major asset to the Afghanistan GDP but in the past ten years production of opium had actually been slightly declining due largely in part to the War on Drugs. Unfortunately, for the third year in a row, Afghanistan opium production is now on the rise despite earlier drops that ...
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Opiates & Opium: What is the Difference? - Although opiates and opium are initially derived from the same place, there are some notable differences.
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Are You at Risk for Hepatitis C? - Many factors can put you at risk of contracting Hepatitis C, not just IV drug use.
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Opium Addiction: Making it Through the Holidays Alive - Parties, events and celebrations become more the norm than the exception during the holiday season as friends and family make it a point to spend time together. Television specials, talk shows and the media in general paint a perfect picture of warm feelings and good will for this time of year. Unfortunately, real life seldom ...
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Oral Opium Use Overdose Symptoms - The method by which opium is used can sometimes produce different side effects and overdose symptoms. When opium is taken orally, the symptoms of overdose tend to mimic those of a common overdose symptoms associated with many prescription medications and may or may not be life threatening. In the event that overdose symptoms do occur, ...