Opiates Are a Class of Drugs That Are Derived from Opium

question 20

Essay

Opiates are a class of drugs that are derived from opium and are often used for pain relief. For those who cannot quit using opiates through behavioral treatments, researchers have sought to find a nonaddictive substitute that would satisfy the craving for opiates without harmful side effects. Describe two drugs that have been used to help people who are addicted to opiates.

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Definitions:

Light Energy

The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum perceived by the human eye and capable of producing illumination.

Electrical Energy

The energy derived from electric potential or kinetic energy, used to power countless devices and systems.

Efficient

Being effective without wasting time, effort, or resources; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Voltage Drop

Decrease in voltage measured after current passes through a resistance. Also known as voltage loss. See definition for the second of Kirchhoff’s Laws.