Codeine, a natural opioid derived from the opium poppy, was first isolated in 1832 by French chemist Pierre Robiquet. For nearly a century, it was not considered to be significantly addictive. Generic versions may still be available.
Codeine, a natural opioid derived from the opium poppy, was first isolated in 1832 by French chemist Pierre Robiquet. For nearly a century, it was not considered to be significantly addictive. Generic versions may still be available.