| For severe intractable cancer pain, more potent long-acting opioids are recommended. |
| Hypoxia increases central nervous system levels of specific neuroinhibitors such as endogenous opioids, adenosine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. |
| Thus, the researchers proposed the hypothesis that alcohol releases endogenous opioids and that naltrexone blocks the opioid receptor. |
| There is no evidence that muscle relaxants or opioids are more effective than these medications, although they may be useful in certain cases. |
| In this study, opioids, other psychoactive medications and dehydration were the most frequent causes of reversible delirium. |
| Patients who are dependent on opioids or benzodiazepines may require detoxification from these substances as well. |
