Opioids: Difference between revisions
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==Subjective effects== | ==Subjective effects== | ||
{{Preamble/SubjectiveEffects}} | {{Preamble/SubjectiveEffects}} | ||
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|{{effects/physical| | |||
*'''[[Sedation]]''' | |||
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*'''[[Respiratory depression|Respiratory depression]]''' - At low to moderate doses, this effect results in the sensation that the breath is slowed down mildly to moderately, but does not cause noticeable impairment. At high doses and overdoses, opioid-induced respiratory depression can result in a shortness of breath, abnormal breathing patterns, semi-consciousness, or unconsciousness. Severe overdoses can result in a coma or death without immediate medical attention. | *'''[[Respiratory depression|Respiratory depression]]''' - At low to moderate doses, this effect results in the sensation that the breath is slowed down mildly to moderately, but does not cause noticeable impairment. At high doses and overdoses, opioid-induced respiratory depression can result in a shortness of breath, abnormal breathing patterns, semi-consciousness, or unconsciousness. Severe overdoses can result in a coma or death without immediate medical attention. | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Pain relief]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Itchiness]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Constipation]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Cough suppression]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Decreased libido]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Difficulty urinating]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Nausea]]''' | ||
*'''[[Stomach cramps | *'''[[Stomach cramps]]''' | ||
*'''[[Pupil constriction]]''' | |||
*'''[[ | |||
*'''[[Orgasm suppression]]''' | *'''[[Orgasm suppression]]''' | ||
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|{{effects/cognitive| | |||
*'''[[Cognitive euphoria|Euphoria]]''' - This can be described as a powerful and overwhelming feeling of emotional bliss, contentment, and happiness. | *'''[[Cognitive euphoria|Euphoria]]''' - This can be described as a powerful and overwhelming feeling of emotional bliss, contentment, and happiness. | ||
*'''[[Motivation enhancement|Motivation enhancement]]''' - Some opioids (such as [[kratom]]) are more stimulating than others and seem to enhance motivation. | *'''[[Motivation enhancement|Motivation enhancement]]''' - Some opioids (such as [[kratom]]) are more stimulating than others and seem to enhance motivation. | ||
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*'''[[Compulsive redosing]]''' | *'''[[Compulsive redosing]]''' | ||
*'''[[Dream potentiation]]''' | *'''[[Dream potentiation]]''' | ||
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{{effects/visual| | |||
====Suppressions==== | |||
*'''[[Effect::Double vision]]''' - At high doses, opioids can cause the eyes un-focus and re-focus uncontrollably. This creates a blurred effect and double vision that is present no matter where one focuses their eyes. | |||
====Hallucinatory states==== | |||
*'''[[Internal hallucinations]]''' - One may experience feelings of hypnagogia during a state of "nodding" which is often accompanied by vivid dream-like visions. | *'''[[Internal hallucinations]]''' - One may experience feelings of hypnagogia during a state of "nodding" which is often accompanied by vivid dream-like visions. | ||
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==Pharmacological classes== | ==Pharmacological classes== |