Question

Give the adverse effects of opioids, cannabinoids and morphine on human health.

Answer 1

Opioids:

1. Opioids bind to opioid receptors that are found in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.
2. They are depressants that cause the body's functioning to slow down.

Cannabinoids:

1. Cannabinoids interact with brain receptors.
2. They have an impact on the body's cardiovascular system.

Morphine:

1. When taken for therapeutic purposes, morphine is an efficient sedative and pain reliever.
2. It has an impact on physical, physiological, and psychological processes when overused.