# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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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 |