One almost universal side effect of opioids is constipation. Unlike other side effects, such as sedation and euphoria that tend to dissipate over time, constipation generally persists no matter how opioid-tolerant a person might be. The same is true of meiosis, an extreme narrowing of the eye’s pupil. This article will discuss the following question: …
Typically, when someone refers to drug addiction, many people automatically think about illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin or crystal meth. However, millions of people who have a drug addiction struggle with their misuse of prescription drugs. This is because even drugs that are medically prescribed to treat a specific medical condition are strong and …
How do opioids work to relieve pain? Opioids work in the brain by binding to special sites called opioid receptors located there. There are three main types of opioid receptors: The mu, the delta and the kappa. It’s the mu that’s most associated with drug addiction because it produces physical dependence and the euphoria so …
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