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Is Opium Safe for Pain Relief? - Many people believe opium is safe to use for pain relief due to the fact that opioid painkillers are derived from this substance.
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Surprising Ways to Help a Loved One During Recovery from Opium Addiction - One of the reasons addicts return to substance abuse again and again is their warped relationship with dopamine. When it experiences pleasure, the brain increases levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter (chemicals that transmit signals in the brain). This is one reason human beings strive to seek out pleasurable activities; they get rewarded. When opium is ...
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How Naloxone Helps Reverse Opiate Overdose Effects - Opiate overdose, whether caused by prescription drugs or illicit opiates, can be fatal. Fortunately, naloxone, an opiate antagonist, can reverse the overdose effects, often saving a person’s life. What Happens During Opiate Overdose? Overdose is a very common outcome of opiate addiction. It is also common for many recovering addicts to relapse and take the same ...
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Emerging Trends in Fentanyl Use - Fentanyl is a very powerful painkiller normally reserved for those with advanced stage cancer or severe chronic pain. For this purpose, it works wonderfully. Most patients feel that the Fentanyl patch is a great product for their pain. Unfortunately, there are dangerous emerging trends regarding the illegal use of Fentanyl. According to the National Institute ...