Opium, Morphine and Heroin

An examination of the history of the poppy plant and three of its deadliest derivatives. In ancient times, the poppy was considered divine, but in the 19th and 20th centuries, its addicting and lethal qualities caused unprecedented national outrage, social upheaval, and even sparked two wars. Used by the upper classes as patent medicines, heroin became the bane of society when the working class began to use it. In 1914, Federal law banned heroin and opium, and restricted morphine to medicinal use.

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  • Originally Aired January 2, 2001
  • Runtime 45 minutes
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Name Type Role
Stephen R. Powell Writer
Tom Yaroschuk Writer
Tom Yaroschuk Director