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Some of the short-term effects of opiates to your body include: absence of pain, euphoria, sense of emotional detachment, loss of appetite, reduced sex drive, sleepiness, mood swings, nausea and vomiting.
But over time, opiates trick the brain into stopping the production of these endorphins naturally. At this point, the only way a prescription drug addict can experience positive feelings is by using the drug in question. This process is the reason why opiate-based prescription drugs are so addictive.