Opiates / Opioids

Opiates are psychoactive substances that are naturally derived from the sap of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). The milky sap (also called raw opium) contains many different alkaloids. The best-known natural ingredients include morphine and codeine.

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Opioids are synthetically or semi-synthetically produced psychoactive substances that produce effects comparable to those of opiates. Known fully synthetic opioids are, for example, tramadol, tilidine, oxycodone or fentanyl . A well-known semi-synthetic opioid is heroin. This is obtained from morphine in a chemical process (acetylation).