Opioids

Opioids are a class of powerful drugs that interact with opioid receptors in the body to produce pain relief, relaxation, and euphoria. They are often used to treat severe pain, but can also be used in the treatment of anxiety and depression, as well as in the management of addiction. Although they provide great benefits, they can lead to dependency and even death if used improperly or in large doses. Therefore, it is important to use them with caution and under the direction of a medical professional.


From: International Journal of Anesthesia

Related Article For "Opioids"

About (2) results

Editor-in-chief: Lingyong Li, MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Publication Type: Open Access Journal
Description: Addiction is a disorder of brain and is a resultant of either psychological or biological process or both. It can be treated with drugs, therapy and other methods. JADR welcomes the novel research and ideas currently trending in this subject. We invite manuscripts which serve this purpose well. Please go to the journal page for more information.
Editor: Maurizio Evangelista, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart UNICATT · Institute of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy
Publication Type: Open Access Journal
Description: International Journal of pain Management publishes manuscripts related to all aspects of pain. The chief mission of this journal is to improve pain management and care for patients suffering with pain by providing a comprehensive forum for clinical researchers. Journal of pain Management supports original, review, short communication.