CHAPTER 5.16: Opiates

Question 1

what are opiates

Answer 1

drugs used to reduce pain and give extreme feelings of euphoria

Question 2

what neurotransmitters do opiates effect

Answer 2

stimulate endorphin receptors

Question 3

what is the issue with opiate addiction

Answer 3

very quick tolerance development and high risk of dependance

Question 4

what are some examples of opiates

Answer 4

morphine, heroine, etc.

Question 5

what is naloxone

Answer 5

drug used to treat overdose

Question 6

how does naloxone work?

Answer 6

blocks endorphin receptor sites to negate the side effects of opiods

Question 7

what is methadone

Answer 7

a synthetic opiate binding to endorphin receptors, blocking effects of opioids while also having no psychological effects