concept   opiate

3 commonsense assertions
Cultures (3) Middle Eastern countries (1) United States (1) Southeast Asia (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 opiate Middle Eastern countries In Middle Eastern countries, opiates are traditionally used for medicinal and recreational purposes, but are strictly forbidden and associated with addiction in some contexts. 9
2 opiate United States Opiates are extensively regulated and stigmatized in the United States due to addiction and overdose concerns. 8
3 opiate Southeast Asia In Southeast Asia, opium and its derivatives have been traditionally used for medicinal, recreational, and cultural purposes. 7