Facts About Prescription Opiate Abuse

Facts about Prescription Opiate Abuse
They work by binding to the receptors in the brain to decrease the perception of pain. Side effects include sedation, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, constipation, physical dependence, tolerance, and respiratory depression. … As a result, the brain …
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Codeine addiction a growing problem as Aussies abuse over-the-counter pain
A mix of aspirin, caffeine and phenacetin (which targets the nervous system), Bex was withdrawn from sale after its addictive nature became clear and kidney disease spiked among users. The withdrawal came long after the powder's … Too much codeine is …
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