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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.
The impact of these drugs include: 1  Opiates may affect the brainstem, which controls functions like breathing and heartbeat, by slowing breathing or reducing coughing.  Opiates may act on specific areas of the brain known as the limbic system, which controls emotions, to create feelings of pleasure or relaxation.