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Opioids

Routes of Administration

Nasally

Transdermal

Inhalation

Injection

Oral

Concerns

Short-Term

Constipation

Slowed breathing

Unconsciousness

Long-Term

Addiction

Tolerance

Overdose

How It's Used

Recreational Misuse

Medicinally

Effects/How It Works

Pain relief/pain management, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, euphoria

Block pain receptors

Release copious amounts of dopamine throughout the body

Regulations

Generally Unregulated

Prescription by medical professional

Common Forms

Heroin (Natural Product)

Prescription Pain Relievers

Oxycodone (OxyContin)

Fentanyl

Morphine

Natural Product

Hydrocodone (Vicodin)

Synthetic