Opioids: classification, uses, action and dependence
Drugs derived from opium (poppy plants) are called opiates e.g., morphine, while opiates like substances are called opioids. Opioids are semi-synthetic or synthetic substances having similar characteristics and the ability to interact with opioid receptors in the brain. There are 3 receptors µ (mu), κ (kappa) and δ (delta) for opioids. All three receptors (µ, […]
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