Opiates are a type of drug that has become more widespread and abused over the last decade. There are differences between opioid and opiate drugs. An opiate is a drug, such as morphine, codeine, or opium, that’s naturally derived from the flowering poppy plant. Opioid drugs refer to these naturally derived drugs and synthetics that…
If you’re not familiar with opiates, they can be taken in different forms. One form can be prescribed by doctors to treat medical conditions, but it can also be found on the streets in illegal forms. Opiates can range from legal pills like Vicodin and OxyContin to illegal substances like heroin. Regardless of the source and method of intake, the symptoms of opiate addiction are often similar.