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Classification codes are used to:


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Endorphin Agonists

These are substances that mimic the action of endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce pain and induce feelings of pleasure.

Endorphin Antagonists

Substances that block the action of endorphins, natural pain-relieving compounds in the body, often used in research to understand pain pathways.

Immediate Pain

The experience of pain that occurs directly following an injury or other harmful stimulus.

Opiate Drug

A category of drugs derived from opium, used for their pain-relieving properties, but also known for their high potential for addiction and abuse.

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