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'''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Drugs, such as [[opioids]], that activate histamine receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of drug use is to take an anti-histamine such as [[DPH]]. | '''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Drugs, such as [[opioids]], that activate histamine receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of drug use is to take an anti-histamine such as [[DPH]]. | ||
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===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Subjective effects index]] | *[[Subjective effects index]] |