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The Danger of Opioids
I have written on the topic of opioids before, but I cannot stop raising the red flag for those who have dissociative identity disorder because so many of us abuse them in one form or another. This message may mean life or death to some who read it today.
If you currently take opioids for pain, please, read this message; it could save your life
People believe that if a medication is prescribed to them by a physician, it is safe and effective. While opioids are certainly both, they are much, much more. In this article, we will explore the abuse of prescription drugs and other types of opioids and how dangerous they indeed are.
What are Opioids?
Opioids are made from the opium poppy plant, and they work in the brain to produce many effects, including the relief of pain. Some commonly used opioids are Vicodin (unfortunately my favorite), Percocet, Fentanyl, Morphine, and many illegal street forms, such as heroin.
Opioids work by blocking pain in your body, slowing your breathing, and causing a calming effect. Opioids trigger pain receptors in the brain and allow drugs to attach to other cells leading to abnormalities in the brain’s messages to the body.
These potent substances also target the brain’s production of a neurotransmitter known as dopamine, which produces…
