Posted by linkadge on November 30, 2002, at 7:17:30
In reply to Opiates for pain and their effect on serotonin, posted by suzi2u2 on November 29, 2002, at 22:53:47
I don't know if Opiates depleat serotonin but I do know that opiates are fast acting antidepressants. They are however adictive and can perhaps perpetuate depression upon withdrawl. The only direct effect opiates have is on endorphin receptors, but they do have an indirect effect on so many other chemical systems. Perhaps someone else would know this relationship.
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