Since Imodium is an opiate, many people mistakenly assume that it will act as an opiate replacement medication. Since it does not activate receptors in the same way as replacement medications like buprenorphine, it will not work in the same manner. Opiate detox should always be done under medical supervision. At-home detox attempts using Imodium or other methods should be avoided as complications can occur.
reverse. 1  opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence. 2  with the back or rear part toward the observer: the reverse side of a fabric.
Opposite, contrary, reverse imply that two things differ from each other in such a way as to indicate a definite kind of relationship. Opposite suggests symmetrical antithesis in position, action, or character: opposite ends of a pole, sides of a road, views. Contrary sometimes adds to opposite the idea of conflict or antagonism: contrary statements, beliefs. Reverse suggests something that faces or moves in the opposite direction: the reverse side of a coin; a reverse gear.