Opiates

Opiates would have overpowered the other medicines, he said, and the tree resins would have shifted the tablets into the realm of magic potion.

Ship wreck reveals ancient secrets of medicine Adrian Higgins 2011

Opiates would have overpowered the other medicines, he said, and the tree resins would have shifted the tablets into the realm of magic potion.

Ship wreck reveals ancient secrets of medicine Adrian Higgins 2011

Opiates, used liberally and compassionately on cancer patients, did not cause addiction, deterioration, and suicide; instead, they relieved the punishing cycle of anxiety, pain, and despair.

The Emperor of All Maladies Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010

As quoted in Vick, “Opiates of the Iranian People.”

Let the Swords Encircle Me Scott Peterson 2010

Opiates give you this euphoric feeling, a false perception of life.

LIVE Blog: Chat with us during the show 2010

Karl Vick, “Opiates of the Iranian People,” Washington Post, September 23, 2005.

Let the Swords Encircle Me Scott Peterson 2010

Opiates, used liberally and compassionately on cancer patients, did not cause addiction, deterioration, and suicide; instead, they relieved the punishing cycle of anxiety, pain, and despair.

The Emperor of All Maladies Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010

Opiates, used liberally and compassionately on cancer patients, did not cause addiction, deterioration, and suicide; instead, they relieved the punishing cycle of anxiety, pain, and despair.

The Emperor of All Maladies Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010

-- Opiates suppress respiration, but often this effect isn't noticed until suddenly the addict stops breathing completely.

Deepak Chopra: High on Fame: Michael Jackson and Enabling Doctors 2009

Opiates were found -- that was Vicodin found in his system at the time of the car accident.

CNN Transcript Dec 11, 2009 2009