Child's Health Primer For Primary Classes With Special Reference to the Effects of Alcoholic Drinks, Stimulants, and Narcotics upon The Human System

CHAPTER IX.

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OPIUM.

Sometimes, a child no older than some of you are, is left at home with the care of a baby brother or sister; so it is best that you should know about this dangerous enemy, and never be tempted to quiet the baby by giving him a poison, instead of taking your best and kindest care of him.

REVIEW QUESTIONS.

1. What is a narcotic?

2. Name three narcotics?

3. From what is opium made?

4. For what is it used?

5. Why is soothing-syrup dangerous?