Effects of Opium

A person, who tries this drug for the first time becomes nauseous and even vomits. The pupils constrict, pulse and respiration rate slows and blood pressure falls. Depending on the amount of opium taken, this stage will change to a half conscious i.e. dreamy state. The various effects exerted by opium ranges from analgesia to narcosis, obsession to this drug can also lead to malnutrition and general poor self-care.

Symptoms of Opium Addiction

The first of three addiction symptoms that develop with the regular users is physical dependence. This occurs when the body adapts to the presence of drug for its functioning. If the drug is suddenly stopped withdrawal symptoms such as muscle spasms, back pain, tremors, restlessness, anxiety, rapid pulse, crying, runny nose and increased blood pressure occur. The severity of the symptoms depends on the amount of drug used. Tolerance is the next and it varies from person to person. In this condition the body of the abuser gets adapted to a certain amount of the drug being there and a higher dose of it is drug is required to get the initial effect. The last one is the psychological dependence. It is a condition when the abuser has a craving for the drug; it lasts even after the person stops using it.