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'''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Substances such as [[opioids]], that activate [[histamine]] receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an [[antihistamine]] such as [[DPH]] ('''Diphenhydramine'''). | '''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Substances such as [[opioids]],<ref>Walsh, S. L., Strain, E. C., Abreu, M. E., & Bigelow, G. E. (2001). Enadoline, a selective kappa opioid agonist: comparison with butorphanol and hydromorphone in humans. Psychopharmacology, 157(2), 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002130100788</ref> that activate [[histamine]] receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an [[antihistamine]] such as [[DPH]] ('''Diphenhydramine'''). | ||
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