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Facts you should know about opiates

by Illinois. Dept. of Human Services

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Opiates are habit-forming drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and induce sleep. They may be in the form of a tar-like substance or white or brownish powder. Three types of opiates are codeine, heroine and morphine.

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