opiate. opium is actually the milky latex fluid that comes from the unripened seed pod of the opium poppy. when this fluid is exposed to the air, the substance will harden and turn black. this black substance is then scraped from the plant and smoked or eaten to produce euphoric effects similar to heroin...
plant and can be used to make a number of prescription medications, heroin and other drugs. the scientific term for opium is actually papaver somniferum but most people refer to the drug as opium or make a direct reference to the poppy plant ... connecting with your loved ones during opiate addiction...