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Opioid Abuse

Published on Jun 03, 2016

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Opioid Abuse In Young Adults

By: Alondra Christian
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OPIOID ABUSE CAN LEAD TO SEVERE

RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
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opioids attach to specific proteins

("opioid receptors") found in the brain
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these opioid receptors are

also found in the spinal cord
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blocks perception of pain

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think that they study better, sleep, and deal with problems

crush pills to snort or inject
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Reach out to college students

through social media
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Alondra Christian