Understanding What Is a Natural Opiate-Like Substance
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The opium poppy plant, *Papaver somniferum*, is the source of natural opiates such as morphine and codeine, but the human body also produces its own pain-relieving compounds called endogenous opioids. Exploring what is a natural opiate-like substance requires understanding both these plant-derived compounds and the internal systems that mimic their effects.
