Categories: All - pain - regulation - addiction - dopamine

by Kennedy Suhr 4 years ago

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Opioids

Opioids are powerful substances widely used for pain relief and pain management, effectively blocking pain receptors and releasing significant amounts of dopamine in the body. Despite their benefits, opioids pose serious risks, including the potential for overdose, tolerance, and addiction, with short-term effects such as slowed breathing and unconsciousness.

Opioids

Opioids

Routes of Administration

Nasally
Transdermal
Inhalation
Injection
Oral

Concerns

Short-Term
Constipation
Slowed breathing
Unconsciousness
Long-Term
Addiction
Tolerance
Overdose

How It's Used

Recreational Misuse
Medicinally

Effects/How It Works

Pain relief/pain management, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, euphoria
Block pain receptors
Release copious amounts of dopamine throughout the body

Regulations

Generally Unregulated
Prescription by medical professional

Common Forms

Heroin (Natural Product)
Prescription Pain Relievers
Oxycodone (OxyContin)
Fentanyl
Morphine

Natural Product

Hydrocodone (Vicodin)

Synthetic