Explain Narcolepsy and Its Effects

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Essay

Explain narcolepsy and its effects.

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Definitions:

Generic Name

The official, non-commercial name of a drug, as opposed to its branded trade name.

Opioid Pain Medication

Drugs derived from opium or synthetic analogs used to treat moderate to severe pain by acting on the nervous system.

Tolerance

A physiological state where increased amounts of a substance are required to achieve the same effect previously attained with a smaller dose.

Therapeutic Level

The concentration range of a drug in the bloodstream that maintains desired effects without causing toxicity.