A new study has said that human bodies may possess the biochemical machinery to produce a small but steady amount of natural morphine.
In the study, it was shown that mice produce the "incredible painkiller", and that humans and other mammals possess the same chemical road map for making it, said study co-author Meinhart Zenk, who studies plant-based pharmaceuticals at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
And then, by using a tool called a mass spectrometer to analyze the mouse urine, the team was able to tell that THP underwent chemical changes in the body that created morphine.
The study has been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Significant role of genetics in drug abuse, Norwegian study
A Norwegian study has discovered a connection between genetic factors and drug abuse saying that genetic tendencies play a significant role in the use of drugs.
A Norwegian study has discovered a connection between genetic factors and drug abuse saying that genetic tendencies play a significant role in the use of drugs.
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One Fourth of Hospital Patients Admitted for Mental Health or Drug Abuse Disorder
Almost one-fourth of all stays in U.S. community hospitals involved mental health disorders or substance use related disorders
Almost one-fourth of all stays in U.S. community hospitals involved mental health disorders or substance use related disorders
Parents Cautioned About Prescription Drug Abuse Of Their Children
Parents warned about the abuse of prescription drugs by their children.
Parents warned about the abuse of prescription drugs by their children.
