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Opiates are endorphin copycats. It binds to μ-opiod receptors in the [[central nervous system]] and in the [[GI tract]]. It also affects the [[respiratory]] system. This is why you get [[analgesia|pain relief]]/hallucinations and [[constipation]], and occasional respiratory depression in overdose. | Opiates are endorphin copycats. It binds to μ-opiod receptors in the [[central nervous system]] and in the [[GI tract]]. It also affects the [[respiratory]] system. This is why you get [[analgesia|pain relief]]/hallucinations and [[constipation]], and occasional respiratory depression in overdose. | ||
It can be taken by [[mouth]], [[rectum| | It can be taken by [[mouth]], [[rectum|bumly]], [[epidurally]], [[subcutaneously]] and [[intravenously]]. | ||
===Types of Opiates=== | ===Types of Opiates=== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:52, 24 August 2009
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Opiates are endorphin copycats. It binds to μ-opiod receptors in the central nervous system and in the GI tract. It also affects the respiratory system. This is why you get pain relief/hallucinations and constipation, and occasional respiratory depression in overdose.
It can be taken by mouth, bumly, epidurally, subcutaneously and intravenously.