There are 4 tablespoons in a quarter cup and there are 3 teaspoons in each tablespoon; this means that there are 12 teaspoons in a quarter cup. A quarter cup is also equal to 2 fluid ounces.
In brief: Yes. Opiods have a slowing effect on gastomotility commonly causing side effects like constipation and nausea. Abrupt withdrawal of opioids from the system can cause rebound hypermotility of the GI tract which usually presents as diarrhea as well as GI spasm or craming causing abdominal pain (stomach pain).
Opiate abuse can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Opiates have various physical effects on the body including the analgesic qualities of the drugs. Initially, the use of opiates will result in pain relief and sedation but continued use can lead to a number of adverse complications and deterioration of health.