Opiate Terms and Definitions
Alphabetical This is an alphabetical list of opiate terms and definitions. We compiled them here in one place[...]
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Alphabetical This is an alphabetical list of opiate terms and definitions. We compiled them here in one place[...]
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OPIOIDS and BENZOS No doubt about it, cold-turkey opioid-detox is a nightmare, but the most difficult detoxes are[...]
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Chronic opiate use inhibits the pituitary gland from releasing luteinizing hormone (LH) into the circulatory system. LH is[...]
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Available resources for additional information on the causes and consequences of drug and alcohol use and addiction and[...]
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How You Can Die From Heroin Withdrawal There are not many rules about what “not” to do when[...]
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What is itchiness? Itchiness is a subjective, irritating sensation arising from superficial layers of skin that provokes an[...]
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Tolerance to heroin Heroin tolerance is is a complex process of neuroadaptation. It is defined by reduced response[...]
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Can heroin change your personality? There are three primary elements to heroin related personality change; (1) were either[...]
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INTRODUCTION We get calls every day from disillusioned men and women who realize they cannot get off methadone.[...]
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What is Heroin? Heroin is a highly addictive derivative of opium, that produces intense feelings of euphoria, when[...]
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Addiction is a Family Problem Drug addiction has a negative impact on the family and just about everyone[...]
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Alcohol Dangers: We know the subjective effects of alcohol appear to be greatest in men and women[...]
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Why was heroin invented? At the time heroin was invented, the only effective medication for pain, diarrhea and[...]
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Androgens and Testosterone Androgens are sex hormones. They are made primarily in the male testes, female ovaries,[...]
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WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME Chronic substance abuse may lead to physical dependence, which is a biological condition characterized by susceptibility[...]
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Nobody completely understands why a person who drinks less than most, becomes an alcoholic, while another person who[...]
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Heroin tolerance, dependence, and addiction are all manifestations of brain changes resulting from repeated heroin use. The struggle[...]
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Heroin is in a class of drugs known as opioids. Many people think that when a person uses[...]
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WHO IS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO ALCOHOL? Those with higher personality trait inhibitedness are most susceptible to alcoholism. The[...]
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INTRODUCTION Addiction is tenacious seeking and compulsive use of a chemical substance without regard for consequences. On the[...]
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