Question

1. What do opioids (heroin and prescription painkillers) do to our bodies?

Answer 1

• Act as depressants on the central nervous system
• Drugs bind to opiate receptors in the brain, spinal cord, etc.
• Blocks the perception of pain.
• Cause side effects such as nausea, confusion, and drowsiness.
• Feelings of euphoria(immense joy + happiness)
• Hijacks neurotransmitter called dopamine, the reward system
• You CAN get it legally with prescription, but still have a chance of becoming addicted.

Hope this helps!

--Applepi101