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.
backwards (Adverb) Toward the back. backwards (Adverb) In the opposite direction of usual. The clock did not work because the battery was inserted backwards. backwards (Adverb) In a manner such that the back precedes the front. The tour guide walked backwards while droning on to the bored seniors. backwards (Adjective) Oriented toward the back. The battleship had three backwards guns at the stern, in addition to the primary complement.