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  • it has anti-depressant and anxiolytic effect
  • drowsiness and confusion
  • might cause euphoria or dysphoria
  • can relieve your stress
  • has relaxation and sedation properties
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Morphine (and other opioids) bind to enkephalin and endorphin receptors, activating (agonizing) them to result in a net inhibition of nociception (pain sensation).

These receptors also increase activity in the mesolimbic brain, which is responsible for inducing pleasure states and creating habit-forming and addictive behavior.

Norepinephrine and epinephrine "signals" are downmodulated so that pulse, blood pressure, and anxiety are reduced.

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Q: How do opiates affect the brain?
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