Opioids and Marijuana

            How do opioids work?

 

Opioids attach to proteins called opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut, and other parts of the body. When this happens, the opioids block pain messages sent from the body through the spinal cord to the brain. While they can effectively relieve pain, opioids carry some risks and can be highly addictive. The risk of addiction is especially high when opioids are used to manage chronic pain over a long period of time.

 

Source: https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/pain-management/opioid-treatment/what-are-opioids/

 

What are the ill effects of opioids and cannabinoids on health?

 

Use of opioids is associated with dose-limiting side effects, including sedation, constipation, nausea and vomiting, and fear of dependence. Use of smoked cannabis has also been associated with a variety of side effects, including sedation, paranoia and dysphoria.

 

Source: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ProvidedDocs/31/NCT01771731/Prot_SAP_000.pdf

 

What do opioids interfere with?

 

Inhibition of gastric emptying, increase in sphincter tone, changes in motor patterns, and blockage of peristalsis result from opioid use. Common adverse effects of opioid administration include sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dependency and tolerance, and respiratory depression.

 

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3990131/

 

What are the interactions between marijuana and opioids?

 

The Dangers of Mixing Marijuana and Opioids

 

However, marijuana and opioids both have depressant effects, and when combined at nonmedical doses these drugs can suppress the central nervous system to dangerous levels. This can result in decreased brain function, low blood pressure, extreme sedation, coma, and death. Sep 14, 2022

 

Link: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/marijuana-rehab/mixing-weed-opioids 

I have never said that smoking cigarette was a good thing. They have labeled "smoking" like a disease of mankind with all stuff like "no smoking in public areas", "second hand smoke", "lung and other types of cancer", "education at school about this addicted habit", etc. 

However they legalized marijuana or opioid. This stuff is healthy, safe, and not addicted? 

"Don't drink and drive" is about do not "consume liquor, beer, wine, or alcohol" and drive a car. They have equipment to test the level of alcohol in drivers. Why didn't they have similar one for opioid or marijuana? 

They complained that cigarette smokers have created burden in hospital or healthcare budgets. However opioid and marijuana "must" have both negative effects and aspects of cigarettes and alcohol. How about statistics from Police about criminal activities originated from opioid or marijuana users? 

Perhaps you may know this high profile person (Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto), who damaged his reputation and high cost in his political life. He was under influence of marijuana (I think) in a leaked video to media. He used inappropriate languages when mentioning other high profile personnel. Perhaps those taped this conversation wanted something from Rob Ford, but didn't get it. One of best skills from politicians is "talking in public", "walking around controversial issues", "avoiding problems", etc. However Rob Ford lost this skill due to marijuana. 

CBD, opioid, or marijuana is good for recreation?