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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.
Endorphins have many positive effects on the body and mind. When endorphins are released it lowers the blood pressure; high blood pressure is a major indicator for heart disease. Endorphins boost the immune system, slow down the aging process, and reduce pain, and anxiety. Endorphins have been shown to reduce symptoms associated with eating disorders. Endorphins also regulate the production of sex hormones. Scientists have discovered that beta-endorphins can trigger human NK (Natural Killer) cells and support the immune system against diseases and kill cancer cells.