I'm not saying withdrawal from poppies isnt as bad as heroin, I've never been through poppy withdrawals, so your right, i wouldnt know. I'm just saying that when i'm NOT physically dependent on opiates, like right now, poppies are a better choice for me because I don't have the urge to do them daily. Poppies are definately strong, but I still don't find them nearly as enjoyable as heroin or oxycodone. Because I dont enjoy them as much, I have a much less intense craving to do them everyday, thus not becoming dependent on them as I would by doing heroin. I hope that makes sense, maybe it doesn't, either way this is all in my experience, everyone reacts differently so...