Opiates, 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 medicines can also cause tolerance, dependence, and obsession 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…
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What are Opioid / Opiate Receptors? Opioid / Opiate receptors are a 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 the brain…
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…
DetailsLong ago, the term narcotics was used to describe all mind-altering drugs. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) currently defines a narcotic is a drug, or more accurately an opioid, used to relieve pain and dull the senses. Presently, examples of narcotics can include Heroin, Oxycontin, Fentanyl, Morphine, and Methadone. Emotional Effects of Narcotics Besides its…
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Opioid addiction is a treatable and reversible condition. However, to understand what opioid addiction is, you first need to learn what are opioids and what changes it created in your body. What are opioids? Opioids are drugs, which acts on the central nervous system (CNT). It relieves pain, by lowering the number of signals…
DetailsOxyContin has provided relief from pain for many people but it may be difficult for some people to stop taking it. Oftentimes, the people who are prescribed this opiate drug need it for round-the-clock, continuous pain and they may take it for long periods of time. Drugs in the opiate class can be habit forming…
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Suboxone Therapy Buprenorphine-based drugs, such as Suboxone, have become the standard of care for treating Opioid Use Disorder in most treatment programs. Although medication-assisted treatment is an additional viable option for addiction treatment, it is not without risks. Suboxone is a powerful opioid and narcotic, so the side effects of taking it are a source…
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