o·pi·oid
ˈōpēˌoid/
BIOCHEMISTRY
noun
plural noun: opioids
- an opiumlike compound that binds to one or more of the three opioid receptors of the body.
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others. ... Prescription Opioids.
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Opioids are drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain. Continued use and abuse can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms. They come in tablets, capsules or liquid. Some of the well-known brand and street names: ...
OPIOIDS AND MORPHINE DERIVATIVES
Opioids are drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain. Continued use and abuse can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms. They come in tablets, capsules or liquid.
Some of the well-known brand and street names:
STREET NAMES
BRAND NAMES
Fiorional with Codeine
Robitussin A-C
Tylenol with Codeine
Empirin with Codeine
Roxanol
Duramorph
Demerol
STREET NAMES
Captain Cody
Cody
Schoolboy
Doors & Fours
Pancakes & Syrup
Loads
M
Miss Emma
Monkey
White Stuff
Demmies
Pain killer
BRAND NAMES
Actiq
Duragesic
Sublimaze
OxyContin
Percodan
Percocet
Tylox
Dilaudid
STREET NAMES
Apache
China girl
Dance fever
Goodfella
Murder 8
Tango and Cash
China white
Friend
Jackpot
TNT
Oxy 80
Oxycat
Hillbilly heroin
Percs
Perks
Juice
Dillies
OPIOIDS AND MORPHINE DERIVATIVES EFFECTS
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SHORT-TERM EFFECTS
Short-term effects of opioids and morphine derivatives include:
- Drowsiness
- Slowed breathing
- Constipation
- Unconsciousness
- Nausea
- Coma
LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Continued use or abuse of opioids can result in physical dependence and addiction. The body adapts to the presence of the drug and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped. These include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, and cold flashes with goose bumps (“cold turkey”). Tolerance can also occur, meaning that long-term users must increase their doses to achieve the same high.
“A ‘friend’ of mine turned me on to oxys. I started with 40 mg tabs, then after a couple of months I bumped up to 60 mgs. I was really addicted by this point and started chewing them to get off quicker so I wouldn’t be sick. Had to have one in the morning when I got up or I’d be sick. Had to have another before noon. Then a couple more in the afternoon and evening. I knew I was hooked because I had to have them to function. I felt horrible without them. Not only physically, but I couldn’t deal with people or life without them. Then I went to 80 mgs and my world came tumbling down. I started stealing from everyone I knew to get my fix....” —Charleen
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