When depressants are taken without a prescription or high doses are used, severe respiratory problems can result. With normal use, opioids affect the body by breaking down and attaching to proteins in the brain called opioid receptors. Once attached, the painkillers can reduce the perception of pain felt by the individual. read more
Unfortunately, immediate withdrawal of opioids, depressants and stimulants is not the answer – it can result in serious withdrawal symptoms. When a person has been abusing these types of drugs and becomes addicted, the best solution is addiction therapy from medical professionals. read more
Two recent clinical trials tested the use of opioids to treat depression 4. As it happens, before modern antidepressants were developed, it was common to treat depression with opiates. read more
One “natural,” nonmedicinal use of opioids for depression is already widespread. There is a generally accepted hypothesis that long distance running produces a “runners’ high” via the production of endorphins, one of the brain’s opioids. Intense exercise is often “prescribed” for the treatment of depression. read more