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Opioids (Common forms (Morphine, Codeine, thebaine), Classification…
Opioids
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Regulations
many state legislatures are requiring providers to utilize the Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) to monitor patients’ previous prescription drug use before prescribing opioids
Legally must be prescribed by
a doctor, who must abide by state
laws
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How it’s Used :
Opioids are often used as medicines because they contain chemicals that relax the body and can relieve pain.
How it works
Opioid drugs work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other areas of the body. They reduce the sending of pain messages to the brain and reduce feelings of pain.
Effects
When opioids attach to these receptors, they block pain signals sent from the brain to the body and release large amounts of dopamine throughout the body. This release can strongly reinforce the act of taking the drug, making the user want to repeat the experienc
Forms of
Administration
Opioids are used primarily to produce pain relief. Although they have been given by every conceivable route, the common ones are oral, intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous. The effect of changing route with the same drug may be greater than that of changing drug within the same route
Psychedelics
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How it’s Used
usually used recreationally, to change and enhance sensory perceptions, thought processes, energy levels, and to facilitate spiritual experiences
Psychedelics have also been used experimentally to mimic psychosis and to exert mind control, although they have not been found to be particularly effective in doing either
How it works
hallucinogens alter a person's perception, mood and a slew of other mental processes
hallucinogens primarily do their magic in the brain's cortex, where the drugs activate specific receptors called 5-HT2A receptors (2ARs) that are normally triggered by serotonin
Regulations
Psychedelics, as some of the safest psychoactive substances out there, are a likely next candidate
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Effects
usually used recreationally, to change and enhance sensory perceptions, thought processes, energy levels, and to facilitate spiritual experiences