Unusual presentations for pharmacotherapy-poppy seed dependence.

Abstract

Two cases of patients presenting with opioid dependence who maintained their dependence with poppy tea are described. There appears to have been an increase in this practice in some groups, although dependent use is uncommon. These cases illustrate significant levels of dependence on a licit, and readily available, source of opiates requiring high doses of pharmacotherapy that match those typically required by individuals who are treated for heroin dependence.

• Authors: D M Lloyd-Jones, Y Bonomo
• Journal: Drug and alcohol review (Drug Alcohol Rev) Vol. 25 Issue 4 Pg. 375-6 (Jul 2006) ISSN: 0959-5236 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 16854666 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Narcotic Antagonists
• Tea
• Buprenorphine

Topics

• Adult
• Buprenorphine (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Narcotic Antagonists (therapeutic use)
• Opioid-Related Disorders (drug therapy, epidemiology)
• Papaver
• Seeds
• Tea