Is morphine produced in the human body?

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If yes, can it be triggered to release by doing something in particular?

Answer 1

When you watch TV, brain activity switches from the left to the right hemisphere. In fact, experiments conducted by researcher Herbert Krugman showed that while viewers are watching television, the right hemisphere is twice as active as the left, a neurological anomaly. The crossover from left to right releases a surge of the body’s natural opiates: endorphins, which include beta-endorphins and enkephalins. Endorphins are structurally identical to opium and its derivatives (morphine, codeine, heroin, etc.). Activities that release endorphins (also called opioid peptides) are usually habit-forming (we rarely call them addictive). These include cracking knuckles, strenuous exercise, and orgasm. External opiates act on the same receptor sites (opioid receptors) as endorphins, so there is little difference between the two.

In fact, strenuous exercise, which produces the nominal “runner's high”—a release of endorphins that flood the system, can be highly addictive, to the point where “addicts” who abruptly stop exercising experience opiate-withdrawal symptoms, namely migraine headaches. These migraines are caused by a dysfunction in opioid receptors, which are accustomed to the steady influx of endorphins.

Answer 2

A morphine overdose occurs by intentionally or accidentally taking too much of it. A large overdose can cause asphyxia and death by respiratory depression if the person does not get medical attention or an antidote (Naloxone) immediately.[29] Treatments include administration of activated charcoal, intravenous fluids, laxatives and naloxone. The latter completely reverses morphine's effects, but precipitates immediate onset of withdrawal in opiate-addicted subjects. Multiple doses of it may be needed.[29] The minimum lethal dose is 200 mg but in case of hypersensitivity 60 mg can bring sudden death. In case of drug addiction, 2-3 g/day can be tolerated. See L. Macchiarelli P. Arbarello G. Cave Bondi N.M. Di Luca T.Feola Medicina Legale (compendio) II edition ; Minerva Medica Publications, Italy, Turin 2002 You can develope a tolarance to morphine pretty easily though.. so people that have taken it for a long period of time and gradually increase the doseage to get the desired effects can take a pretty large quantity in a day..

Answer 3

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Is morphine produced in the human body?
If yes, can it be triggered to release by doing something in particular?

Answer 4

Endorphins are the closest brain chemical that mimics opiate action. They are produced in the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. They produce both a sense of well being and some pain killing effects. Endorphins can be released during long periods of exercise, in response to capsaicin (in chili peppers) and in modest amounts after ingestion of chocolate.

Answer 5

NO, MORPHINE IS NOT PRODUCED BY THE BODY. AS YOU MAY WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THIS DRUG SEE THE LINK BELOW
YOU MIGHT BE THINKING OF NATURALLY OCURRING ENDORPHIN IN THE HUMAN BODY SEE OTHER LINK

Answer 6

No. Morphine is a manmade drug to deaden pain. The body produces endorphins, which are natural painkillers, but only in small amounts as a response to pain.

Answer 7

Morphine In The Body

Answer 8

No its produced in Afghanistan from poppies.