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.
Run in the opposite direction! Go the other way! Opposite is an adjective that describes something found on the exact other side of a spaceâor even an idea. You say black, I say white: we're on opposite sides of the debate. You might notice the similarity of opposite to the nouns opponent and opposition or to the verb oppose.