HPRO 2255 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Reinforcement, Asepsis, Opioid Use Disorder
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Opioids are drugs with morphine-like effects, naturally occurring or semi-synthetically produced. Opium poppy annual plant (6000 year medical history) Opioids relive pain and suffering and have other medical uses. Opioids deliver pleasure and relief from anxiety, so they also have a long history of recreational use. Smuggling opium was so profitable for everyone, the growers, the shippers, the custom affairs officers. Frederich sert rner, isolated the primary active ingredient in opium: the active ingredient is 10x more potent than opium, named morphium after. Morpheus the god of dreams: the second active ingredient was isolated in 1832 called codeine after the greek word for poppy head , hypodermic syringe developed in 1853. Medically useful characteristics: clinically useful, pure chemical, known potency, widespread use during was provided relief from pain and dysentery. Prescription opioid (po): a substantial rise in medical use of prescription opioids and a marked rise in nonmedical use of these drugs in canada.
