Opiates can block pain and cause feelings of well-being, but they can also cause side effects such as nausea, confusion, and drowsiness. The brain adjusts its functioning to accommodate the continual presence of these drugs, and over time, it loses its ability to function without the drugs being present.
If you or a loved one is looking for help with drug abuse, call our 24/7 helpline. A caring health care specialist is awaiting your call.
What Does Opioid Abuse Do To The Brain
by Dewayne Tjangamarra (2020-06-06)
Opiates can block pain and cause feelings of well-being, but they can also cause side effects such as nausea, confusion, and drowsiness. The brain adjusts its functioning to accommodate the continual presence of these drugs, and over time, it loses its ability to function without the drugs being present.
If you or a loved one is looking for help with drug abuse, call our 24/7 helpline. A caring health care specialist is awaiting your call.