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What are opiates? Name two opiates.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Opiates**: Opiates are a class of drugs derived from the opium poppy plant. They are primarily used for their analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. 2. **Source of Opiates**: The latex of the opium poppy plant is extracted to obtain opiates. This latex contains various alkaloids that have medicinal properties. ...
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