affiliation - a social or business relationship; a valuable financial affiliation; he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team; many close associations with England. tie-up, tie, association. relationship - a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries.
Opium preparation is an opioid. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.Opium is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.pium is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.
a morphine-like drug with no currently acceptable medical use in the United States. Heroin is included in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Like other opium alkaloids, it can produce analgesia, respiratory depression, GI spasm, and physical dependence. It produces its major effects on the central nervous system and bowel and alters the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems.