Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Childhood trauma can make people like morphine more


https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoe-ctc062221.php

 

News Release 22-Jun-2021
University of Exeter

 

People who have experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable "high" from morphine, new research suggests.

University of Exeter scientists compared the effects of morphine on 52 healthy people - 27 with a history of childhood abuse and neglect, and 25 who reported no such experiences in childhood.

Those with childhood trauma liked morphine (an opioid drug) more, felt more euphoric and had a stronger desire for another dose.

Those with no childhood trauma were more likely to dislike the effects and feel dizzy or nauseous.


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