Opiates Are a Class of Drugs That Are Derived from Opium

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Essay

Opiates are a class of drugs that are derived from opium and are often used for pain relief. For those who cannot quit using opiates through behavioral treatments, researchers have sought to find a nonaddictive substitute that would satisfy the craving for opiates without harmful side effects. Describe two drugs that have been used to help people who are addicted to opiates.

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Definitions:

Supply

The overall quantity of a particular product or service accessible to buyers.

Demand Curve

A depiction in graphic form that illustrates the link between the cost of a merchandise and the volume of demand from buyers.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services at which supply equals demand, and there is no tendency for change in the price or quantity.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as consumer income rises, reflecting goods that are more desirable as financial conditions improve.