Opioid receptor

I, Officer Thomas CROSS, was dispatched to 119 Kramer Street (Sewickley BMW) at 1914 hours, along with Officer William HANLON for a non-reportable accident. While enroute, dispatch advised that there were no injuries at the present time as well. Upon arriving on location, I observed the defendant, Rhett BARKER, exchanging information with the secondary party involved. The accident was a minor “rear end collision” with the presence of paint transfer on both vehicles. While speaking with BARKER,…

Commonly referred to as the “date rape” drug, Rohypnol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that is currently prohibited in the United States (“Drug Fact Sheet”). Although it can be prescribed in some foreign countries as a pre-operation anesthetic, or to treat insomnia, a disease causing constant complaints of unsatisfactory sleep, it has never been approved by the FDA for medical use in America (“Drug Fact Sheet”; “What is Insomnia?”). The formal name for this drug is Flunitrazepam,…

Ecstasy was made in 1914 by German chemists. It was originally patented by Merck, a pharmaceutical company. It was made as a diet pill. But it was never sold for that purpose. In 1965, ecstasy was re-created in the United States by a chemist named Alexander Shulgin. He shared his discovery with a small group of friends and physiatrists.The history of ecstasy use in the United States began in the 1970s and has been a problem since. In the 1970s, groups of physiatrists began to experiment with…

We’ve all heard of the runner’s high. It comes from the endorphins produced during prolonged exercise, and it’s based on the theory that these chemicals interact with receptors in our brain to reduce pain perception, and that they may also give you a very pleasant euphoric feeling. But a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences refutes that theory, and poses a different one: that high is caused by a different substance called endocannabinoids. The Body’s…

Met with client for ISP review and check-in re: treatment compliance. Client reported the last date of Methamphetamine and Heroin use was 05/15/2017. Client denied experiencing any w/d or post-acute w/d symptoms. Client denied having any medical issues and is not taking any OTC or Rx medications in the last 60 days. Client reported smoking “4-5 cigarettes per day” and denied wanting to quit at this time. Client denied having psychiatric issues. Client’s mood was described as “Good,…

Abstract The History Channel’s documentary, Hooked-Opium, Morphine, and Heroin discusses these illegal drugs and how they became that way. The poppy plant has a long history of relieving pain and producing a state of euphoria. Opium, Morphine, and Heroin are all derivatives of the Papaver Somniferum (the poppy plant). Though these drugs were once legal and thought to be a miracle used to treat symptoms of many diseases, you will find that they caused addiction, harmful side effects, and even…

Introduction Opiates are derived from opium and encompass a broad range of drugs such as morphine, heroin, and fentanyl among others. Over time, opioid addiction has primarily affected the various population groups in the US. The substances should be used in the medical profession to relieve pain, boost physical and mental energy and lessen anxiety. However, unmonitored use of the materials for both prescribed and nonmedical use has resulted into tolerance and addiction. Opiate dependence makes…

The first solution that will lower the amounts of deaths from opioids is with the legalization of marijuana. Medical marijuana can be used instead of some opioids that people use to decrease the amount of pain they are in. Marijuana will help by how people will not have to be prescribed many different medications. Marijuana is legal in eight states, and it is legal for medical use in 21 states (Corasaniti). There are two studies that were done by the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, and the…

SUMMARY OF CASE STUDY Bill, a 34 year old male, arrived at the doctor’s office experiencing pain in his right hip. Prior to this, Bill maintains an overall healthy lifestyle which includes exercising and activities such as; swimming, water skiing and scuba diving. Bill reports he has had no trauma to his hip. On this visit an analgesic and muscle relaxant were both prescribed to the patient and he was sent home. After three weeks of no improvement Bill has returned to the doctor’s office and has…

We all know that rohypnol is dangerous drug and you should never use the drug as any kind of pain or stress reliever the harmful effects will just cause more pain in your life and health, Flunitrazepam also known as Rohypnol, which is a very serous challenge for the law enforcement. There should be more officers out there making an effort to know and learn about the drug. The best way that we can stop this kind if rape from happening to men on women is to make sure that you don’t sit you drink…