Opioids
Opium
Street names: Raw opium, Poppy latex, Afyon, Chandu
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⚡What it does
- Morphine-like euphoria, warmth
- Sedation, pain relief
- Dreamy, nodding state
⚠Key risks
- Contains morphine + codeine — same addiction and overdose profile
- Contaminants common in raw product
- Smoking (chasing the dragon) lung harm
✚Overdose signs
- Pinpoint pupils
- Slow/stopped breathing
- Blue lips, unresponsive
📋Quick facts
Also known asRaw opium, Poppy latex, Afyon, Chandu
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classSchedule II (US, tincture); opium itself Schedule I/II globally
AppearanceDark brown/black sticky latex balls or bricks; tincture (laudanum) amber bottles
Street price~$30–$100+ per gram (rare outside source regions)
Legal statusIllegal almost everywhere; tincture of opium is Schedule II Rx in US
Last updated2026-09-14
Sources: NIDA, UNODC
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opium | Schedule II | Contains morphine + codeine — same addiction and overdose profile; Contaminants common in raw product | ~$30–$100+ per gram |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Morphine 60 mg | Schedule II | Dependence within 2–3 weeks of daily use; ER tablets fatal if chewed/crushed | ~$10–$30 per 60 mg tablet |
| Codeine 30/500 mg (co-codamol) | Schedule V / Rx | Paracetamol component destroys the liver at high doses; Lean + alcohol risks fatal respiratory depression | ~$2–$10 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Opium look like?
Dark brown/black sticky latex balls or bricks; tincture (laudanum) amber bottles
What are the signs of a Opium overdose?
Pinpoint pupils; Slow/stopped breathing; Blue lips, unresponsive Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Contains morphine + codeine — same addiction and overdose profile Dependence can develop with regular use.