what are opiates prescribed for
When opiates are prescribed by a physician for the treatment of pain and are taken in the prescribed dosage, they are safe and there is little chance of opiate addiction. However, when opiates are abused and taken in excessive doses, opiate addiction can result, leading to a need for rapid detoxification.wo important effects produced by opiates, such as morphine, are pleasure (or reward) and pain relief. The brain itself also produces substances known as endorphins that activate the opiate receptors.