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Narcotic Opiates

Narcotic Opiates. Factsheets J. Meyer. What are Opiates?. Also called Opioids or Narcotics This refers to naturally occurring substances derived from the opium poppy and synthetic substitutes.

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Narcotic Opiates

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  1. Narcotic Opiates Factsheets J. Meyer

  2. What are Opiates? Also called Opioids or Narcotics • This refers to naturally occurring substances derived from the opium poppy and synthetic substitutes. • Medically, they are used as painkillers (analgesics), -cough-suppressant (anti-tussive) and anti-diarrheal agents, preanaesthetics. • Pharmacologically, they work by activating endorphin receptors, blocking transmission of pain to the spine and brain stem.

  3. Types of Opiates

  4. List of Prescription Opiates

  5. Heroin Heroin is the illegal form of medical Diamorphine (for post-operative pain & terminal illness) It is highly soluble in lipids and diffuses through the blood brain barrier 100X faster than morphine STREET NAMES Horse, H Smack, Brown Sugar Dope, Skag Junk, Mud

  6. Physiological Effects of Abuse of Opiates It only takes 1 dose! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbfKzDYzDJw

  7. Dependence & Withdrawal Effects Early symptoms of withdrawal: Agitation Anxiety Muscle aches Increased tearing Insomnia Runny nose Sweating Yawning Late symptoms of withdrawal: Abdominal cramping Diarrhea Dilated pupils Goose bumps Nausea Vomiting Hallucinations, Blackouts, Body aches, Overdose/death

  8. Treatment Approaches Methadone: can be used for 10 years cheap Clonidine: reduce withdrawal symptoms Buprenorphine (suboxone) Less addictive than methadone Prescribed by doctor Naloxone/naltrexone Blocks the effect of heroin for a few days Behavioral: drug free test rewards Cognitive/behavioral: Stress coping skills Modifying drug expectations/behavior

  9. Resources • Lee Bowman. (2012, July 17). Heroin on rise, numbers show. Retrieved from http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/a/What-To-Expect-From-Heroin-Withdrawal.htm • Hanson, G. R., Venturelli, P. J., & Fleckenstein, A. E. (2001). Drugs and society. (11th ed.). Salt Lake City, Utah: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. • National library of Medicine. (2012, march 17). Health topics. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heroin.html • Volkow, N. D. (2005, May). National institute on drug abuse. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin-abuse-addiction/what-are-treatments-heroin-addiction

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