Laudanum

[Cyc]

What can you tell me about this word?

 

[SovietContin]

It was a term used to describe an old drink made from opium and alcohol that was fairly popular until the last century or so in Europe to treat illnesses.

 

[min]

--just a solution of opium in strong alcohol, perhaps with a few other minor ingredients. Poppies.org is full of info on the stuff.