The Poppy’s Paradox: Exploring the Dual Nature of Opium and its Derivatives
The Poppy’s Paradox: Exploring the Dual Nature of Opium and its Derivatives The opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, a delicate flower with vibrant petals, holds a complex and often contradictory legacy. For millennia, this unassuming plant has been both a source of profound pain relief and a catalyst for devastating addiction. Its milky sap, opium, contains … Read more
