Pain Killer Addiction: Methadone Detox Facts

Question: How does opium derived pain killer addiction happen.?

(Posted by: fritopokesmot420alldaylong on 2008-04-08 08:13:35)

What is the scientific reasoning behind the addiction.

Posted by: sweetangel8703 on 2008-04-08, 08:19:26

Ooohhh we were talkin about this in my history class!! im a sophmore in highskool and we were readin the txt book..it didnt say anythin specific about how its an addiction but it did come from england selling it to the chinese people (i think it was england) and thats why china has closed barriars..or somehting like that...

Posted by: metallica_rocks0122 on 2008-04-08, 08:21:39

It releases too many 'feel good' chemicals in the brain.... makes you want it all the time.

Posted by: ozziebob on 2008-04-08, 08:23:32

Opium derived pain killers are given in hospitals to patients who are in great pain thus just like any other drug become addictive if taken for too long.

Posted by: bodmodangel on 2008-04-08, 08:39:58

I have no idea! I just started Methadone. Why anyone would want to take it on purpose is beyond me! it makes me feel shaky, weak, nauseaus, just plain yucky. I hate opiods and have to be on them b/ c of my chronic pain condition.

Posted by: Jeremy L on 2008-04-08, 09:12:18

Well there are two different types of addiction. There is the physical need for the drug because of long-term use and there is the emotional need for the drug because of the euphoria it produces. Essentially, opiate addiction occurs because the body becomes accustomed to having opiates in the body (which bind to opioid receptors) and builds a tolerance. When this happens the body quits releasing its own natural painkillers, endorphins, and so when the drug is stopped the person experiences serious withdrawal symptoms. The brain craves more of the drug to counteract these painful, flu-like symptoms. This causes the cycle to continue unless the user is able to get past the initial week and the brain starts to repair its own painkilling system and the user begins to feel better.