EBK BRAIN & BEHAVIOR
EBK BRAIN & BEHAVIOR
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ISBN: 9781506349213
Author: HOUGH
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 5, Problem 1QM
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To determine: Whether opiates have any legitimate use.

Introduction: A drug is a substance that alters the biological activity in a person. Opiates are type of drugs that are derived from the opium poppy and have a variety of effects on the body.

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The uses of opiates increase the risk of eventual addiction and overdose. However, they have some legitimate use. These effects are as follows:

  • They are used to manage chronic pain.
  • They are used for cancer pain.
  • They can be used to treat coughing and diarrhea.

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