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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.
Withdrawal symptoms of opiates can set in hours after a person stops taking an opiate abruptly or gradually stops use. An opioid is a synthetic narcotic that is similar to naturally occurring opiates. These opiate-like substances bind to opiate receptors in the body and are often used in the management of pain.