What is Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH)? Have you taken opiate painkillers only to find that your pain has gotten worse?Hyperalgesia is a condition that manifests itself by an increased sensitivity to pain. Opioid-induced hyperalgesia occurs when the continuous use of opioids reduces the pain threshold, which often leads to opioid tolerance. In other words, pain becomes worse despite an…
DetailsEndorphins promote the overall sense of well-being, which can have many countless benefits. What are Endorphins? Endorphins are morphine-like natural chemicals the body produces. It works by diminishing pain while triggering pleasurable feelings. The term endorphin is a combination of the words endogenous and morphine. The pituitary gland releases the chemical during periods of exercise,…
DetailsPrescription drugs are useful in the treatment of many conditions but can have secondary effects for many patients. Side effects and other problems can arise when patients take the recommended dosages, and can be magnified in those who misuse or abuse pills. Nearly all drugs carry a warning about possible side effects, both common and…
DetailsThis opiate video describes the situation that so many women find themselves after taking prescription opioids for a long time. Opioid addiction affects how your brain works and your behavior. At first, you have control over what you take, how much and when. Oce dependency sets in, the craving and fear of withdrawal overpowers…
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Freedom from addiction and dependence is the goal of any opiate addiction treatment. A wide range of in-patient and out-patient programs, services and treatments are available for people who are addicted to opioids including heroin and prescription painkillers such as morphine, OxyContin, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, and Lortab. New advancements in the field of opiate addiction are…
DetailsOpiates, or narcotics, are a group of drugs most often used for moderate to severe pain relief. Sometimes they are used as a cough suppressant or for maintenance treatment in addiction. The powerful drugs can also cause tolerance, dependence and addiction with chronic use, and are regulated by the federal government under the Controlled Substances…
DetailsWhen Opiate Rehab Seems to be Needed An addiction to opiates may require that patients to seek professional help. Sometimes an opiate rehab center is not was is indicated or the right fit for the individual. Opiates include heroin or prescription painkillers such as OxyContin , Vicodin and Percocet , these narcotic medications have the tendency to…
DetailsWhat are Opioid / Opiate Receptors? Opioid / Opiate receptors are a type of protein found in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract. Opiates activate receptors once they reach the brain. They produce effects that directly correlate with the area of the brain involved. Opiates facilitate pain relief and stimulate the pleasure centers in…
DetailsOpiates have been around for centuries, and for nearly as long, the drugs have led to political in-fighting, controversy, failed policies – even wars. Because opiates have the potential to addict users, most governments see the need to regulate use, sale, production, import and distribution. Many, however, argue for decriminalization of drugs, saying it will…
DetailsOpiates have been used for centuries, both recreationally and for their pain-relieving effects. Because of their addictive nature, opioids can lead to dependence, tolerance, and addiction if used persistently. The opium poppy was first cultivated in lower Mesopotamia in 3400 B.C. From there, the plant went on to the Assyrians, who passed it to the…
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