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Opiates
Opiates are a group of drugs derived from the poppy plant. Opiates include legal drugs such as morphine and codeine as well as illegal drugs such as heroin.
891 Questions
Does methadone help with withdraw symptoms from opiates?
Yes methadone will greatly reduce withdrawal symptoms. However methadone is an opiate. So going off of it will also cause withdrawal symptoms. The advantage of methadone is that it is long lasting, lacks the same initial rush of heroin. This makes addictions more manageable. It also reduces the risk of overdose.
Any narcotic drug such as morphine and heroin?
Morphine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.
Heroin is an addictive drug derived from morphine obtained from the
opium poppy. It is a narcotic that affects the brain’s pleasure system
and interferes with the brain’s ability to perceive pain.
Will methadone show up as an opiate on a drug screen?
If you take a 5 Panel Drug Screen, it will be Negative for Methadone. Methadone is synthetic and does not cause a positive Opiate result. However, the 10 and 12 panel drug screens do specifically test for Methadone as one of the 10 or 12 types of drugs.
Do probation officers have separate tests for opiates and oxycodone?
Yes and no. The reason I say that is I am an ex-marine who was injured in combat. I was first started on oral hydrocodone. I moved up in dosage and up to Oxycontin&Fentynyl. Your doctor can definatly test not only for the specific opiate ex.(oxycodone) but also the levels of that drug in your system. If your doc prescribes 2-40mg Oxycontin & 8-5/325 Percocet, they can very well tell if you have the correct level(they do the same thing for recovering addicts on Methadone/Dolphine as
well as Suboxone/Subutex/Buprenorphine...the doc may just swab your mouth or give you a "stick" test.,that just shows if you are positive for the drug or not. I'm not a Doc.,my father is and they may even draw blood for plasma levels. So think twice people
because if you are trying to "get away" or "get over" on a test regardless whom it's for...its going to be harder and harder for you
tplay games. Opiates ARE very addictive.
How long does it take for injected opiates to leave urine?
The fact that the drug leaves urine in about 30 days is not the important part. It stays in the fat cells and hair. A test of your hair will show the drug use. Not using is the best way to pass a test.
Yes, their are two active ingredients in tramacet. Tramadol hydrochloride and paracetamol. Tramadol hydrochloride is an opioid and is closely related to morphine. It is actually synthetic form of morphine. Since paracetamol is present in its composition you should not take when drinking alcohol or if you have any liver or kidney problems. Never exceed more than 2 tablets in a dose and not more than 8 in a 24 hour period.
Does methadone come up as a opiate in a urine test?
Actually, the answer below is incorrect. The synthetic nature of the medicine has nothing to do with this.
And Methadone, because of its popularity as a recreational drug these days, is routinely included in drug screens today. And a drug screen doesn't know the reason why a pharmaceutical is being taken, whether for pain or for pleasure. So it IS likely to show up in any screen, but not to worry if it is being taken for a legitimate reason. Before being reported, you would be asked about its legitimacy, and if you could show a medical source for the usage, it would not be reported as a result of the drug screen. That's how it works.
In a urine screen can they tell which opiate you took?
The most commonly used urine drug test in the United States (SAMHSA-5) does not specifically indicate which opiate was taken. It tests for Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, and Opiates. In the case of opiates, it detects the presence of inactive opiate metabolites (morphinans, codeinones, etc.) So therefore it is impossible for the drug test to distinguish between the specific types of opioids (hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine, morphine, and heroin will all be returned as a positive for opiate section.) There are methods such as Gas Chromatography urinalysis to detect the presence of more specific opiates. It can distinguish between heroin and oxycodone, so therefore there are certain drug testing methods that can tell if an individual is using illegal opiates and prescribed opiates.
Generally, the opiates will leave the body in 3 days or less, making them impossible to detect.
The bottom line is, if you are peeing into a cup, you live in the United States, and it has five sections which I mentioned above, then it can detect any conventional (non-synthetic) opiate.
What to use if allergic to morphine?
im allergic to morphine and even tho i hydrocodone(vicodin) and the sorts metabolize into morphine in the liver i can still take it or oxycodone(percocet)
also the medicine hydromophone ( dilaudid) is good for heavy pain and is what hospitals give to patients allergic to morphine.
How do you pass a ua for opiates?
poratable aqua can do the trick just drop for tabs in some water drink it up and ur clean :)
Can you mix vicodin 750 with morphine 15mg?
I can, yes, thanks for asking. There would no advantage over 30 mg of OxyContin. 30 Mgs. Of Vicodin would not be a good idea because you would also be getting traditionally 3000 Mgs. Of acetaminophen. If you wanted a long acting opiate/opioid with for breakthrough you would be better of taking Ocycontin with oxycodone ir. Since you need a precipitous to obtain either of these
I would recommend you ask your prescribing doctor how to take your meds. If your doctor is a moron ask the pharmacist who dispenses them.
Morphine and other opiates generally kill people by 4 ways:
1. Respiratory Arrest and Failure - Having experienced this myself after a major spinal operation, and due to the failure of the attending nurse to properly calculate my current morphine level at the time (I have an extremely high morphine tolerance level also), I can tell you that this is the most common problem that leads to death. Accidents like mine happen more often than the public realizes, and often goes unreported as well. In my case, my family was there and able to summon help before it was too late.
2. Morphine Intolerance/Allergy - Not everyone can tolerate opiates, and many are actually allergic to morphine and morphine derivatives. This can be a real problem if the person requires a major painkiller. Allergic reactions range from respiratory problems to anaphylactic shock.
3. Vomiting/Aspiration of Contents - This occurs more with drug addicts than opiate patients. The person using the opiate is typically asleep, and too under the influence to be awoken under normal circumstances. The person becomes nauseous and vomits, and then aspirates (inhales) the contents into the lungs, or the contents block the airway altogether. This leads to suffocation and death. This was the determined cause of Jimi Hendrix's death.
4. Accidental or Intentional Overdose - For long term opiate patients like myself, overdose isn't much of an issue as our opiate tolerance levels become very high. However, for those who aren't as tolerant, enough morphine can shut the respiratory system down - as I said in #1, Respiratory Depression/Failure is the most common cause of death from the careless use of morphine.
How long is the withdrawel period from opiates?
It depends on the opiate and how much is being used. Acute withdrawal can vary from a few days in the case of low doses of some drugs to as long as five weeks for heavy methadone users. Post-acute withdrawal -- the period when the brain is recovering -- can continue for as long as 18 months.
What are the dangers of stopping the long term use of opiate?
Some effects that heroin may have on users include respiratory depression, constricted ("pinpoint") pupils and nausea. effects that heroin may have on users include respiratory depression, constricted ("pinpoint") pupils and nausea.
Will 2 weeks of opiate use be enough to cause withdrawal symptoms?
Yes. Using opiates every day for 2 weeks or so, or using opiates round-the-clock for just a few days, is enough to cause a physical addiction.
Is opium stronger than morphine?
No, morphine is stronger because morphine is the most potent chemical in opium. Codeine, thebaine, and a few other chemicals are also in opium, but they are weaker than morphine and thus weaken the whole compound. However, some people prefer the euphoria that opium provides over that of morphine' morphine euphoria has been described by some as a bit "flat".
Can you extend the half-life of opiates?
I am a doctor managing many opium depended patients. If a depended patient withdrawn from his/her opium for some 24 hours, he/she will suffer from an unpleasant syndrome called "Withdrawal syndrome". Therefor we can say that the half life of opium may be 6-12 hours.
Why do athletes take morphine?
yes it can be as it controls pain so the body will ignor an injury,this could cause more harm than good though.
How long after stopping opiate use can you pass a urine drug screen?
It takes at least 24 hours before you can be clean in a drug test.
does hydrocodone show positive on a pot drug test
Only if your pot was laced with opiates. If not, no. Marijuana does not naturally contain opiates.
Does norco test positive for opiates?
I think it will only show positive for opiates on a drug screen.
Does diazepam show up as an opiate in a urine test?
No, diazepam will show up as a benzodiazepine on a urine drug test.
Sure, but not legally. Here are some factors to consider:
What kind of opiates do you want? If you are looking to buy oxycodone(percocet) or hydrocodone(vicodin) be prepared to enter the world of fake pills and ripoffs that will simply take your money. You are better off buying from your local drug dealer, If you do the research on some of the shadowey chat sites that discuss such things and find a site that is actually selling such, be prepared to spend alot of money!! Most of these sites come and go and will happily take you money long after they have stop actually delivering
Codeine is another matter. Alot of countries sell it over the counter and you can find online sites that sell it. It is still illegal and be ready to lose out if customs finds it, but there is little risk unless you try to order a ton of the stuff. Brand names like arcedol are commonly found, It is the equivalent to tylonol 3,
Of course the best thing is to just forget it. But it took me thousands of dollars in ripoffs to come to that conclusion!!
Does tramadol have opiates in it?
No. Tramadol (trade names Ryzolt, Tramal, and Ultram) is an opioid, a synthetic drug similar in action to naturally derived opiates. The mechanism of opioids and opiates are essentially the same, they bind with opiate receptors in the body. The difference is in origin. Opioids are man made; opiates are derived from naturally occurring alkaloids such as opium poppy resins.
