Did You Know?

Some drugs can come from plants!

What is it?

It is a drug from opium plants.

Why is it bad?

It can make you very sick and hurt.

What 6-monoacetylcodeine Does

It can change into other drugs.

It can be found in bad drugs.

It is not safe for kids or adults.

It can make you feel very bad.

It is not a medicine you can trust.

Stay away from drugs like this!

More About 6-monoacetylcodeine

This drug comes from a plant called opium. It is made when people try to make other drugs. It is not safe and can hurt people. Many people do not know how bad it is.

Drugs like this can change how you feel. They can make you very sick. It is important to tell an adult if you see someone using drugs.

In the future, we need to help people stay safe. We can learn more about drugs and how they can hurt us. It is better to play and have fun than to use bad drugs.

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

6-Monoacetylcodeine:A chemical related to codeine that can be found in illegal heroin.
acetate ester:A type of chemical made by combining an acid with an alcohol.
metabolised:The process of breaking down substances in the body.
impurity:A substance that is mixed with something else and makes it less pure.
convulsant:A substance that can cause seizures or muscle spasms.