Alumnae â Members of a sorority who have graduated. (Singular is alumna). Alum â abbreviation for Alumnus, Alumna, Alumni, or Alumnae. Alumnae Initiation â Process where someone who did not get to join a sorority or fraternity in college is initiated as an alum member and has the full benefits of membership as an alum.
Long-Term Effects of Painkillers. There are a number of unpleasant side effects associated with painkiller abuse. Mild side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, usually caused by the way the drug interacts with opioid receptors along the digestive tract.he long-term effects also depend on how the drug is taken. Crushing and injecting the tablet into the bloodstream can cause long-term heart damage and other cardiovascular issues, and can increase the likelihood of a heart attack.
New research shows effects of long-term use of opioid therapy. Half of patients on high-dose, long-term opioid therapy had hormonal disturbances or signs of inflammation, while 100 percent reported improved pain control and mental outlook, new research shows.