Unfortunately, it's getting so widespread that the medical field views many of those in real need as "seekers". So, instead of getting relief from tangible pain, people are being turned away. As a result, they are finding it illegally, and pain clinics and rehabs are popping up all over, trying to combat the addiction.
Lactuca Virosa is the scientific term for it, and many people have used it in place of addictive prescription pain medication. It's a leafy and tall plant, with small yellow buds, and could be grown right out your door. More commonly found in North America and England, it's a cousin to the lettuce we typically see at the grocery store. It's also referred to as butter lettuce, or more appropriately for the purpose discussed here, opium lettuce.
The reason it's referred to as opium lettuce is due to the pain-relieving and sedative effects that it has been known to produce a white substance found in the stem and leaves.
This milky substance is called lactucarium. And, while it doesn't contain any opiates, it has similar side effects when used – it acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to lessen the feeling of pain, just like morphine.
Even though it seems to be the best-kept secret, it has a history of being used as an alternative to pain relief.
source: http://healthyeon.com
