Opium: A Blessing And A Curse

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Opium: A Blessing And A Curse: Traders And Traffickers
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Traders And Traffickers
Season 1  |  Episode 2  |  The History Channel  |  August 31, 2011

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Civics and citizenship
11-12
Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+) Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)

Strip the poppy down to its core and you find a sap which has both positive and negative effects on the human body. Opium is the cause of violent disputes, wars and crime, but can also make life worth living for those with terrible illnesses. Has fear of addiction led to patients suffering unnecessary pain?

Strip the poppy down to its core and you find a sap which has both positive and negative effects on the human body. Opium is the cause of violent disputes, wars and crime, but can also make life worth living for those with terrible illnesses. Has fear of addiction led to patients suffering unnecessary pain?

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