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downward facing dog
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          Opioids and pain



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          They are powerful analgesics (pain-killers) commonly used to reduce acute and
          chronic pain.

          They attach to receptors in the central nervous system, which in turn reduces
          pain signals to the brain.

          Opioids can produce a number of side effects
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          •  Slower and shallow breathing which can lead to overdose
          •  Feeling Fuzzy headed   �  Addiction   �  Feeling Sick

          •  Constipation
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