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.
1 See {Obverse}, a.] 1. 2  The face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; -- the other side being the reverse. 3  2. 4  Anything necessarily involved in, or answering to, another; the more apparent or conspicuous of two possible sides, or of two corresponding things.