Opiates | Affects on the Brain

[@MedCircle]

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[@MarcKlark]

Can your brain 🧠 rewire back to its original state once one stop ✋️ using narcotics? The neuroscience 😢 is tremendous.

[@kellyforrester21]

Your body has to feel reality again, and you have to take your time. There is no time limit during a recovery, and you are learning to listen to your brain and body without interruption from drugs. I am still learning about my body, literal feelings, and emotion again after being off everything for a month. Irritability is a main factor I have noticed because you aren't used to being able to feel anything that your body naturally does. Admitting that it is a hard process and willing to face it all is the best mindset you can have. Being told about addiction and experiencing it are two total different things. Understanding is a big key factor also. Understand that you are coming back to normality, and your body has forgotten what that was until withdrawal starts. Things will get worse before they get better.

[@ELvis348]

Thank you Kyle for being a great host, chiming in w/ the best summarization in the most tactful and understanding way

[@davidmark805]

Excellent explanation and so important to understand. I'm a support person for my son in his journey to control his opioid addiction and it's paramount that you understand the addict, the drug and the addiction. He is just 22 days clean and about a month and half away from a date to enter a three month rehab program. Videos like these are so valuable. Thanks for doing this.

[@LizbetPCB]

I wish health, peace and happiness to your son (and you, too!).

[@davidmark805]

@@LizbetPCB Thank you. It is a long and difficult journey. I feel so bad for the addicts that have nobody to advocate for them because there is no system that links the various organizations out there. We very much have a 'silo" system, each working in their own capacity. The long wait times for getting into rehab can be and at times are a death sentence for addicts. My son overdosed and almost died a month ago while waiting to go.

[@BigTex-gd2wx]

It will take years for the body to recover completely and from my experience the most severe part of withdraw is the digestive system returning to normal operation.

[@theartzscientist8012]

Your son needs to find something healthy to fill what is missing that the drugs seemed to fix for him.

[@davidmark805]

@@theartzscientist8012 ....first, thanks so much for your reply. Yes we've been having those discussions for the last while. He used meth along with smoking fentanyl. He developed a delusional disorder from the meth which led to a phycosis filled paranoid thoughts of the world tricking him, people after him and unfortunately acts of violence. His psychiatrist said that this is quite rare and my son is the first he's seen of this out of more than a 100 other meth users he's treated. The stage that he is at he sleeps a lot and is often lethargic, I'm getting him to start with exercise, going for a walk. He is also on 60mg of methadone a day along with one Kadian capsule, 100 mg I believe.

[@LizEarthAngel3]

This is the best explanation of opioid addiction I have seen, thank you

[@TerelNewtonMD]

Passionate presentation. Consider reviewing the function of a few of the anatomic structures mentioned in the interview. Basal ganglia controls speech, movement, and posture. Dopamine is produced the ventral tegmental area (VTA), in the midbrain.

[@natasha-iw7xv]

Excellent! Such clear explanations - you have opened my eyes to a dangerous reality, thank you

[@craighamilton5561]

Excellent article. I just wish the doctors treated me like you are talking rather than the dregs of society attitude that the medical community as well as society humiliates the addict. Especially when there are many cases where it was the doctor who prescribed the opioid in the first place to treat pain from diseases & injuries. The addict usually ends up on the with nothing but an early death or a life in homelessness. Please keep them coming because ordinary people need to know this stuff to stop the stigma

[@jasenc7479]

Absolutely fantastic presentation.

[@christinafernandez623]

Thank you so much very good information 😊 I ever did drugs thank God 🙏🙏

[@emilytaylor4121]

What happens when someone who took pain medicine for many years quits taking them and has been abstinent for 3 months or more and then takes it for a surgery after having abstinence? Will they withdrawal again? Will thier brain healing start all over? As long as they only take it for the time told will thier brain remember that drug and then when they stop taking it again will they still have thier brains healing?

[@FitzSchlitz]

@everyone How is everyone feeling lately? Healing vibrations, love and prayers to you all!!! 💪💪💪💪💪✌️✌️✌️❤️

[@parrishwoods]

I have been on them since 2011 for pain and I never ever experienced what you're saying. No euphoria , no Hi. I don't even know what you're saying. I have never and I have been on many different kinds. prescription.i guess addicts use much more, I can now Function.i have reduced very much. But I am in pain now.not as bad as without,

[@maryanderson4170]

Awesome video! People need to be educated, Drugs are not worth it!

[@kathymalloy9686]

What are your thoughts on Gaba supplements?

[@russianamerican7397]

Yop. Like. Only family left, my mom dies, due to Covid I drop out of my sped up electronics engineering degree program. And I live half a world away from home or anyone remotely giving a fuck about me. And some assholes offers you something to try. Down the rabbit hole you go.

[@thatwhichburnsneverreturns]

ER Doc: "You're in withdrawal." Me (almost offended): "I take Morphine as directed, I don't get high from it!?" ER Doc: "You said You've been so sick the last couple days and haven't taken Your meds, that caused Your body to go into withdrawal because of Your body's' NEED. Your body has built a tolerance, since You've been on opioids for years, not being able to keep Your meds down is part of why Your getting sicker. Your body NEEDS morphine because of it's tolerance, Your brain needs the drug." I didn't know until that first moment in the ER that I was a chemical dependent individual, through no fault of my own. I'm not 40 (yet, not sure I'll make it) and have osteoporosis, bone spurs, failed back surgeries with hardware, fused from my T1 to my L1, broke my L2-L4, the only none fused part is L2 to my tail bone, not counting the bone graft from my right hip, my bodies a mess. Now, its not an excuse, Advil doesn't touch any of my pain, but I'm not done living and I'm now a functioning addict with my doctors blessing. I hate I.V. administered opioids, have hated liquid morphine since being on it at age 12, press button delivery that my visiting 'parents' would press and set my veins on fire and I'd scream, wake up hours later alone; I wasn't in control of my early life, but then again, who is? The second time I was in withdrawal I was less shocked and much angrier at the situation; it was sort of like the first time but this was more an issue of GETTING my meds! I fought for a week after new insurance took over, at that point I was on my last patch. I was so sick; and had a denial letter weeks after getting the approval. I begged the insurance to let me get one of my meds since they had approved my first 10 patches, but they denied my meds, wouldn't let me get morphine as I ran out of patches. Medicare denied my fentanyl patches after an approval, and my opioid pills had all been destroyed at my doctors office due to the initial approval as that's part of the contract. I ended up in the hospital sick to death, again, admitted, again, only to find that my insurance denial and lack of morphine caused this withdrawal episode, valium is not an opioid, I learned a lot thanks to insurance. I left the hospital two days later with a patch on (they're 72 hour wear) and a script for 5 morphine pills. My doctor was PISSED to hear from the hospital that insurance was behind it, and UPPED my dose, for two reasons because my pain wasn't controlled and insurance approved it. Medicare (doesn't care) didn't like the conversion prescription, they demanded I get 1 of the 4 pre made patches, so go to 25mcgr/hr or up to 50mcgr/hr, will be stepped up eventually but morphine helps with breakthrough pain; its nice to know insurance dictates my doctors care of me. My doctor gave me a script for morphine and fentanyl, he knows my pain tolerance is high, it took shock 24 hours before I realized my back was 'wrong' and 2 painful CT scans to learn I fractured bones. I had to have a nurse tell me that a fracture is a break, just smaller cracks. I get how addicts are made, if I weren't so afraid of needles, I'd have gotten drugs another way.

[@stevenfairhaven6388]

Sad incredibly sad why do you think they get someone that looks like him to be a front man believe me I’ve done the research well you have to live with yourselves good luck

[@jaysins]

I think the dog is on opioids

[@manjasorensen5472]

Most people take opioid because of pain, and not for pleasure. One should really take a LOT of morphine, to get that reward and pleasure-feeling you are talking about! This is payed for of the medical-industri, because opiods are cheaper than the drugs they want to sell us, who are just as addictive, as the opiods! Stop calling me an addict! I have been neding opioids of and on, for about 30 years by now, and the only opioids i have been addicted to, was some synthetic stuf made in a lab!

[@lovelyladyguido]

When doctor so-and-so couldn't pronounce androgynous endorphins called it endogenous endorphins. My brains receptors shut off. He cannot teach me anything. For 1. He speaks like he is talking to 3 yr olds. We know this and that is called Irritation!

[@teresaforever2269]

You might want to fact-check that. I just checked online and I think he did in fact mean to say 'endogenous' and not 'androgynous'.

[@YEmilio]

I wonder if he is weak to kryptonite

[@michaelmays9292]

Didn't mention what your brain deals with after your off opiates. Feels like your brain is humming at a low frequency Continuously robbing your energy

[@micgracemusicgmail]

skip to 3:24 if you want to have cravings lolll

[@micgracemusicgmail]

awesome video

[@troythomas5803]

Opioid addiction is the worst. I stopped taking them after 8 years of use and had the worst withdrawal I have ever experienced. Every minute felt like an hour I was sweating and had the runs my emotions went crazy but here I am 9 months later and still clean. My heart goes out to anyone suffering opioid addiction.

[@davejohnson6702]

im glad u made it out alive 😊. i wish i could. ive tried many times the fight is very hard

[@niyahbrown5097]

Hats off too you. It isn't really hard, that's an understatement!! It's literally hell. Everyday I think I'm gona die. But withdraws are so bad I can't deal 😫. I am a human a mom a nurse a counselor a sister a granddaughter daughter wife and support person. I don't do to get high. I do to not get sick sad to say. I'm saving up for this ANR 🙌

[@davejohnson6702]

@@niyahbrown5097 keep fighting. i know how difficult it is. feels like your dieing i wish i could tell you something to make everything better. but unfortunately its just waiting. stay strong 💪🏽

[@niyahbrown5097]

@@davejohnson6702 thank you I appreciate it

[@-AxisA-]

Even if you don't have crazy withdrawals and just have minor ones, the emotions going crazy is just so weird to experience:D I can feel completely content/happy and then suddenyl I can just crying😂 Then I'm also laughing at the crying, because it's so absurd:D Like I will just physically cry and not even feel sad.

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

Ive been on the same dose of hydrocodone for 15 years. Still functions to kill the pain. Im not chasing a high so none of this made sense to me. Never had to steal money to get my meds as luckily so far doctors have been professional. Now due to the bs opiate crisis i do see legit pain patients having to do that. Thats why its important to not take this important med away from real pain patients.

[@mifnp8887]

Agreed.

[@albadelcastillo5575]

I love the dog sleeping on the floor Very interesting and easy to understand talk by the way this was very eye-opening

[@666wilf]

This is got to be one of the best videos I have watched on addiction I have seen but I still say that you won't fully understand on how bad withdrawl is until you have been through it. Ex addicts do make the best counselors.

[@chiccavaquita]

Yes!

[@shannonhiers3474]

Doctors are leaving behind chronic pain patient that have been treated for years with opioids. Now they must go through the pain management industry that treats patients as drug addicts and criminals. Monthly urine test ,multiple pill counts during treament and always the condescending looks and attitude of the doctor and their practice. These sick people are treated differently than any other sick person. Then they taper a patient who has been on opiods for over 25 years with no complications and a stable work record and live a productive life. Soon they will taper the much needed drug down to such an amount that doest help at all. So sick people turn to the streets to play fentanyl lottery just to live their lives. Does any other medical industry throw out diabetics, heart patients, high blood pressure patients? No they all just continue to get their medication that they cant live without. In other words they are addicted.

[@tkinquisitive2803]

Agreed, except it's not addiction imo. It's doctor induced dependence. I told my Dr that I was going to wean myself off my meds since I was "forewarned " that due to new regulations, she would eventually stop prescribing. She never once offered a solution for tapering, and actually said, at a later date, she never told me they were going to discontinue the med, which I was told twice! Thankfully, I found a taper on KZbin. My Dr has not once tried to alleviate my fears of withdrawal. At a recent point, I reached out to her, stating my BP has been going through the roof with this taper. No empathy given. Just the offer of a trade off of a different addictive med! When I informed them they knew they were giving me an addictive med to begin with, I was told, word for word, "we didn't make you take it. I mean WTF?!

[@chevyriding4646]

I have been in withdrawl for 3 days now an I listened to this an the longer video this all helped me so much thank you. Still sweating n hurting but getting threw it

[@hguzman1898]

I’ve been fighting my addiction for years I still have hope that I will be at peace with my addiction hope is all I got left

[@MedCircle]

You've got this. 💙

[@mattbrock124]

IBOGAINE

[@micheletotton9342]

Wishing you success!!

[@MartinSage]

In the end it’s LIFE that you have.

[@andyp3834]

Oh snap, having a motorcycle accident at 23 I soon was addicted to pain killers, quit in 2005, then in 2020 I got involved in smoking herion, what a year! Clean for over a month now, omg, what a struggle it's been. Someone sue the Sackler family fortune and give me some recompense for losing my good job, wife, house, 401k and health. Take it from someone who lost everything to drugs, don't start!

[@unidaspandemia9936]

your comment hit hard, Hope u are doing well sir

[@meeks1201]

One of the best break downs, so informative and educational, easy for folks to understand. This is so important because there is still such a huge stigma with additions, THANK YOU! And to anyone who is struggling I am praying for your recovery ❤️

[@amywannacuppatea]

Can you explain how this works for people who have chronic pain but need slow release opioids because there is no cure? Ie. cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, etc

[@kristineanderson4983]

I wish he would have replied to you. I'm a pain patient too. I've never been an addict nor had withdrawals. Don't believe everything you hear on YT. "Dr. CDC" took away my pain meds and ruined my life, as well as millions of others, but all we hear about is the addicts. Some of these comments are fake. Google Red Lawhern and Josh Bloom to read some good journalism people.

[@robertawinton9895]

I was taking tramadol for 3 years for my pain prior to back surgery. When I recovered from surgery I stopped taking tramadol which resulted in textbook withdrawal symptoms. My doctor did not know that this was a possibility so I did some research to discover this is exactly what I was suffering from. Finally after 2 weeks of withdrawal I am feeling better.

[@michaelbuckley1951]

Hi u mí

[@elizabethCorkins83]

I was 1st put on Tramadol when I was a teenager for a couple yrs. Then my 20s I was on Tramadol again till I was almost 30yrs old. It was a more break through type of pain med & not that strong for pain. When I was only on Tramadol, I was taking a lot of pills cuz they were 50mg per pill & I was at least 500mg a day. (2x 50mg per dose).

[@mramirez02004]

@@elizabethCorkins83blessins

[@unidaspandemia9936]

how u doin now@@elizabethCorkins83

[@BethannieRissler]

I was rx'd that too years ago and the withdrawal is a challenge for sure. I had to wean myself off for months. I felt electric shocks for about a year after taking them. Blessings to you. Recovery is possible but extremely difficult to handle.

[@dogthatshags]

Thank you for this. As an addict since 1992, I’ve been thru 20yrs of disgusting methadone which nearly killed me to now getting a monthly shot of Buvidal, which is changing my life for the better and I’m feeling ‘normal’ for the first time since ‘92. Good luck everyone, but it is possible. Melbourne Australia

[@Mustang1984]

Amazing. I've been on Methadone since 2010 and I can't stand being handcuffed to it and the clinic. Would LOVE to get Subutex injections every month, much better than Methadone.

[@mramirez02004]

you gonna have a real real hard long time coming off of that brotha

[@mramirez02004]

should of went cold turkey through. a year of hell. i did it.

[@LizbetPCB]

I want to know if lack of receptors is the reason why some people can take an opioid and not want more, more, more. I recently had major orthopedic surgery, was given hydrocodone, and except for the six to eight I took right afterward, I disliked the effect so much that I reluctantly accepted the pain which, fortunately, began to lessen after the first three to four days. Thanks for the information you all share with us.

[@kissaramay7201]

Opiates do not work for pain on around 10% of the population, due to how it's metabolised. 99.9% of us have opioid receptors, however not everyone who takes opioids will have them bind to these receptors. I'm not sure how rare that is.

[@LizbetPCB]

@@kissaramay7201 this is interesting. It never occurred to me that my system wouldn’t be able to receive or utilize the opioid (in my case, oxycodone). I get better relief with ibuprofen. I’m going to look further into this. Thank you!

[@kissaramay7201]

@@LizbetPCB no worries! You're lucky in a way, very little risk of addiction. Unfortunately im allergic to ibuprofen and aspirin so ive been stuck on codeine and tramadol for years. Back when i took aspirin as a teen i remember that being way more effective as a painkiller than the codeine!

[@NMW80]

@@LizbetPCB that’s a great thing cos trust me u don’t want to take any opiate pain meds. They have destroyed my life. I feel rotten every day. I am tapering off them slowly but it’s hell. I can’t wait to be off them. It’s not fun at all. I have a lot of aches and pain that come and go which is why I’m on them but I think I would rather put up with pain that feel like this for ever. They stop working when you have been on them for a while due to getting tolerance so it’s totally not worth being on them for pain especially long term at all. I am mad my doctor didn’t want me about all the side effects about long term use especially. I mean I guess taking them for a few days if you are in agony etc is ok or ya in that much pain you can’t handle it but yeah the tolerance is the problem cos to feel the same effects you have to keep increasing it.

[@stephaniesanchez7321]

Whats more common is that the dose was too strong. Had you halfed it (used common sense) it would have done what it was meant to do...make you comfortable .

[@aleksandralempart8305]

Addiction is a disease, not crime

[@lewislister7720]

It's proven its not a disease. Cancer is a disease you can't make changes or decide not to have cancer. Just saying.

[@kellyforrester21]

Depending. If you are using illegal substances, then it is infact a crime.

[@mignongarner8437]

Active addiction may Indeed involve or lead to criminal activity and often does. Active addiction IS a Disease. People are struggling. It is so clearly explained in neuroscience. Please respond with compassion and most of all, treatment.

[@saramilena.]

​@@kellyforrester21 yes but a dicease is not a crime, that's the point of the commentary...

[@m.freeman4763]

​@@kellyforrester21I think she's saying it SHOULDN'T be considered a crime because addiction is a disease much like diabetes is but we don't judge them for eating food that's bad for their diabetes. I don't believe she's saying using illicit drugs isn't illegal, just that being an addict shouldn't be. Jail is the least effective way to discourage an addict and it wouldn't help anyway since the brain function has been physically changed. Your brain starts to treat the drug like food and water in that it's a basic need that now must be met.

[@richardfeliciano8846]

I just got want you 2 to know how much your episodes have helped me get it thru and want to get thru and STAY thru with this burden on myself and my family. kyle and dr Sportelli. Thank you so much. 1 week sober. second time. I feel amazing.

[@lorrainecortes7296]

My mother got addicted from years of taking prescribed Opioids for her pain in her hip & when she did get her hip replacement the Doctor continued to give it to herself, she was a Senior & mentally ill, I felt disgusted with the Doctors whom continously prescribed it, for so many years that now it was apart of her life.Rip mom

[@NMW80]

Yeah that’s wrong. They don’t bloody warn ppl about the side effects either. And how hard it is to get off them.

[@mramirez02004]

@@NMW80swear!!! mfs say j stop. as there addicted in a terrible cycle of mental and physical sickness amplified by 1000x 24/7. until i give your body and brain what was took from it. truly evil

[@sameoldsonganddance]

Doc, can you do another series on why only some people get addicted easily and other people can take a course of Norco 10’s for after an operation and not even finish the bottle???

[@apey252]

GREAT point!

[@yusurkassem4174]

i think it's hard to compare drugs you get from who knows where to prescribed drugs. Prescribed painkillers will often have a more controlled dose, and also they're much purer etc, all of these will cause a difference in how people react to them. Also maybe the reason people take the drugs could play a part? taking a drug purely to escape life and feel high is different than taking it to not feel the pain of an operation. I'd be interested in hearing more about this too

[@micheletotton9342]

Good one, would also love to know

[@sameoldsonganddance]

@@yusurkassem4174 Believe it or not most addicts start off taking prescription meds then when the Dr. cuts them off they turn to the street. Trust me. It happens everyday.

[@GhettoToaster85]

@@yusurkassem4174 they didnt ask anyone to compare drugs now did they?

[@jackiealv6547]

Best explanation this slow learner has ever heard . Thanks so mucho for making this video . My best friend’s son just died of an overdose at the age of 21 , 2 rehabs , trying really hard to stop and he couldn’t. Now I understand why

[@Regal23_]

In Africa, you're very likely not going to set eyes on an opioid or narcotic all your life, let alone die from it at 21. Farthest we ever go is marijuana addiction and subsequent psychosis from it

[@DutchieThePitty]

You have explained opioid addiction perfectly! I'm a recovering addict...2 years clean...and it took every ounce of my being to get to where I am...

[@shazzajorgo2191]

Well done congratulations sweetie

[@mariwithoutpari]

I wish you’re in remission as long as it possible

[@ryanmack3802]

“I took one bag of heroin”, lol. Doctors who specialize in substance addiction will NEVER actually understand addiction if they have never been addicted themselves. Facts.

[@alabama.worley]

In all fairness however, he articulates our experiences unbelievably well, and he has a visibly high empathy level. I have considerable respect for he and anyone else advocating to bring education and awareness to our disease, and just mental illness in general. I hope you are well.

[@sinamusenbichler6196]

Im soo glad that i made IT through my withdrawal from morphine - IT was the hardest time of my life but now- im luckier than ever! People pls dont do drugs!!!!!

[@apey252]

I am so grateful for this. My siblings are addicts, but my brother is just sleeping at my mom’s (for like 2 years) He “trapeses” as I call it, when he can’t stand it anymore and has to go get -anything- I was mad in my own throbbing toothache pain and angry bc I had to go over there to help him with something a grown man should be able to do himself. Put on a matress pad on his shitty horrible bed. I was so mean. I realized the next day the things I said, how mean they were and it made me realize if he could help it, he would….I’m the only well-abled body and mind relative he has. If I don’t help him, no one will So thank you for this. It came at the perfect moment for me (after dealing with my sibling addicts for 10-15 years). I’ve become hardened and mean to them. I take it too personally. He’s my only full blooded sibling, and he turned out like my dad-addict thru and thru. How did I escape that? We weren’t even raised around Dad after 5 yrs old. Anyway, GREAT epidode!!!

[@mattbrock124]

IBOGAINE

[@ZaChYmO]

Thank you! This was an incredibly simplified way to explain addiction in terms were adolescents can understand. It even explains in a way, depression. This should be taught in school at an early age, people need to understand the mechanics of your brain so that people have a deep understanding of what they're getting into before they do. Thank you for this gentlemen! 🙏🏻

[@RobotronSage]

at an early age???? uuhhhh how about no???

[@SerChade]

Dog adds so much atmosphere to the video, amazing.

[@NACHOURU182]

Hey everyone, i’ve been watching these recovery videos and they all seem to miss to explain what happened with the original chronic pain. Because for me, my biggest trigger for taking them is the back pain. So, they go through withdrawals and all of a sudden the chronic pain is gone? I don t get it, can someone explain this to me? I ve been clean for months at a time but I come back because i can no longer withstand the pain. Thanks a lot!

[@Anninukichild]

Wondering same thing I guess u just LIVE with chronic pain?

[@Symbolsysteme]

I once saw a documentary about drugs and their effects on the body, brain and psyche. In this documentary they said that Heroin gives the psyche basically the same feelings we experience in the mother womb; lovingly nurtured, fully protected and carried through life by a powerful force. When I saw this documentary I understood why I was so drawn to Heroin. I was taking Heroin as a young woman and I loved, loved, loved it, but only in the beginning, of course. When I became hooked, all the wonderful feelings I've mentioned above transformed into the opposite. The "loving mother womb" was not heaven anymore, but hell. I am so grateful I could get rid of my addiction and I could find what I was always longing for, namely the loving, protective and nurturing mother (inside of me).

[@angelategos7217]

awesome comment!!

[@Symbolsysteme]

​@@angelategos7217 Thanks...*)))

[@chiccavaquita]

Mind sharing the name of documentary?

[@Symbolsysteme]

@@chiccavaquita I would love to, because I would be very interested to see it again, it was so well done. Unfortunately I don*t remember the title. I saw it about 25 years ago on TV.

[@Grero]

Speaking of opioids, that dog is probably on them: 4:26 6:05 7:25 8:38 9:22 10:31 11:35

[@dana102083]

😆

[@thatwhichburnsneverreturns]

You win as "best dog watcher" in an informative video, I'm going to hit all those times just for the dog now!

[@hillaryharrison2543]

Excellent -so informative

[@MedCircle]

Thanks for supporting mental health education 💙

[@frankpaya690]

I want some of whatever they have that dog on?

[@GJames007]

Ohh my goood I can’t believe he mentioned his shirt feeling like sandpaper. Thought I was the only one lol. I couldn’t even wear my work uniform at times.

[@robb8234]

I'm one of the fortunate ones, ex addict of 17 years ago.. am a migraine person n have chronic muscular pain from scoliosis n car accidents.. so I can get away with taking 1 entry level oxy for the migraine to get some relief n have no craving for more.. typically 1 a month.. I wish the speaker would of mentioned that the pleasure released n felt is different when your experiencing a high level of pain.. for me, taking the oxy, reduces that pain level to manageable and doesn't make me feel euphoric or anything.. and when I take it, I am at home n stay there.. Damn thats one handsome man, re addiction doctor..😍

[@kennethhall9202]

Relpax is the best med I ever tool for migrain doctors won’t give opioids for migraine anymore i tried 😢

[@zoraimaflores6070]

Awesome Doctor you are awesome and so knowledgeable. The interviewer I had to not listen so much as I wasn’t drowned to his points of views . I am battling addicted behavior and your explanation to this situation has educated me so much !!! Thank you for all your valuable information

[@jenjenbee1340]

Thank you for making addiction so incredibly clear. Your explanation of tolerance was right on, as well as the illustration of the “sand paper” shirt! Can you please go into the next step, for example tapering and/or the best way to break the cycle of addiction? Thank you @MedCircle !

[@VLove-CFII]

Very bad for young healthy people. Old people in chronic pain with limited lifespan left should be allowed a choice to accept opioid therapy or suffer from serious pain until death.

[@stevenfairhaven6388]

According to your theory it’s the exact same thing postop after someone’s had a hip replacement why give them any pain medication at all people suffer the same every day you asked me how do I know I asked you how do you know they don’t but you’d rather air on the side of letting them suffer pardon the spelling typos by the way I’m trying to voice text so why give them pain medication postop? They suffered just as much 10 weeks out these patients that have had accidents serious accidents I’ve had numerous surgeries numerous joints replaced and worn out and hurt they suffer horrendously but you don’t care

[@Krusharr]

I took a perc 30 at a party around a week ago and have been craving another one ever since. Now that I know how opiates work it all makes sense now. Thanks for informing me on this

[@JaysonBernardo-ch9fv]

Don't do it again and get some exercise the cravings will go away

[@kathryndrew5618]

thanks for sharing this, i have never had one but it is really helpful to understand hearing about the way people can get affected SO fast, the way some comments on these types of videos say they just tried once and that led to homelessness within very short spaces of time etc. It is hard to imagine just how powerful the feelings must be (but i aim to only ever imagine it and not actually know it)

[@PaddyMcMe]

Good video. Shows a common misconception. For the vast majority of people living in a society and in personal circumstances where their basic needs are taken care of everything beyond that is the result of seeking satisfaction/pleasure/happiness. You wear the clothes you wear because they make you feel good, you are romantic with a person because they make you feel good, you see your friends because they make you feel good, you have sex and party because they make you feel good. The difference for a drug user of any type, I include Alcohol, cigarettes, etc, is that you now have an item available to you that can make you feel as good or better than even the best naturally occurring feeling you've ever had. That's all it is. It's just a simpler way to feel good.

[@kristineanderson4983]

No! Opioids are medicines for certain people -- not made to make us feel good, but to help us walk, cut a piece of meat, take a shower, get out of the wheelchair alone, etc. Don't forget about us!

[@tanit7741]

Can you do the brain of someone addicted to McDonalds fries?

[@hollieann3438]

Loved this video. He explained it beautifully.

[@martaakh8105]

The same things,what alcohol does. However, drug addiction is easier to get. There are social,personal and familiar tragedies caused by drug or alcohol abuse. Nicotine abuse brings damages for own physical personal health and health of family just like possibly environmental damages.

[@IvaneL2187]

I always have been so afraid of drugs and still am. It’s terrifying the idea that due to an injury or medical condition that forces you to take opioids you can become addicted 😔😔😔😔 I feel for those going through so much pain. And for those who do it by choice, I just don’t understand tbh! With so much information out there we can see that 99% of the time it doesn’t end well and their life get 100% more difficult when the addiction gets out of their control. All for just a moment of pleasure .

[@Bbbbbfs]

You’ve never been through major depression then and that’s good for you but most of the addicted people have that or just a dopamine deficient brain and the opioids make every feeling that’s negative go away and how you feel at the moment let’s say heart break it will make the symptoms go away and you feel positive it’s not all for just a moment of pleasure it’s for your thoughts about taking your life goes away and you feel positive and everything is alright and it’s going to work out

[@IvaneL2187]

@@Bbbbbfs sorry you have to deal with major depression. Your assumption about me is completely inaccurate. I have dealt with depression, anxiety and many other things since childhood and it’s not easy but drugs are not the solution in my opinion. More often than not they only add to the problem long term. I am also not going to get in the details of my personal life much but I grew up living with an alcoholic and drug addicted dad, me, my brothers and my mom we all have dealt with trauma, trust issues, lack of accountability from my father among many other things for years. We can’t live life hidden from real problem and there is many others ways to cope with hard time, life is very hard and unfair sometimes and we all have issues we wish could go away in the blink of an eye tbh!

[@Bbbbbfs]

@@IvaneL2187 I have borderline personality disorder so it feels like the only solution to me it’s the only thing that makes my symptoms go away weed helps to but not as much I need something to slow my mind and to take away anxiety but your right about it adding to your problems but if you already have addicted family members and you grew up getting Xanax from your dad at 13 and drinking alcohol with him every thing gets desensitized atp for me the only reason I’m living is to take oxy I’m just going to do it until the day I die I’m only 17 and I’ve made my peace I know I’m not meant for a long life

[@janelebenson1102]

@@Bbbbbfs I don't know if I can give you a little hope, but I was diagnosed with BPD and had 18 years on and off heroin, jail, hospitals, suicide attempts, an overdose that destroyed my leg, etc life can still be shit. I'm still struggling, taking substances, but I've found solace in the small things. life is so short, and BPD is difficult because it can't be properly treated like other mental health disorders with medications. hold your head high, and stay surrounded with what and who you love.

[@mramirez02004]

the body physically needs it. say goodbye to j say no with opioids

[@danielmiller2886]

I wish my doctor explained this to me before starting me on pain medication for the last several years.

[@bleepbloop9123]

Wow, this is so important. My dad was addicted to alcohol + if there hadn't been so much stigma, he could have actually gotten medical supervision to stop.

[@rakhisingh218]

Question: after the down regulation gets rid of some of the locks because there are too many keys, can the brain ever get those locks back?

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[@coleytoons]

🤔🤔I know several people who deal with this type of addiction. I would love to know why opioid addicts seem to lie and genuinely believe their lies. Its like they can't tell the difference between a hypothetical situation from any actual one.

[@Anninukichild]

Maybe that's just the addiction. But I've seen more people on benzos definitely be more of the " believe your own lies " type.

[@learntogrow6861]

Delusion…but why? To escape living up to responsibilities that come with truth?

[@mamabear80]

Thank you for explaining so well. I am supporting my husband and i know its so hard. And the stigma is so strong, it affects the addicts whole life circle and emotions. I hope i can help by being there and understanding. Sometimes it is so hard because I get so sad, frustrated and really lonely, because my needs are not met.

[@luluroseG59]

You guys should really of named this “Opiate Addiction Affects on the brain” My mum has fibromyalgia and my dad had a knee replacement in 2017. They’re both prescribed Dihydrocodeine and don’t take it too often ether but only when the pain is severe. This video is only talking about the addictive effects on the brain and how people become addicted (like other then environmental factors) This isn’t really fair for the people that live with chronic pain

[@kristineanderson4983]

Please don't forget, opioids are important medicines for certain people -- not made to make us feel good, but to help us walk, cut a piece of meat, take a shower, get out of the wheelchair alone, etc. We are also stigmatized and our medicines have been taken away because of others who illegally buy and abuse them. For that reason, I have to live in horrible daily pain, which eventually changes many of the body's functions. Once a vibrant contributing member of society (on opioids), I am now miserable in an electric wheelchair in a long-term care facility -- without my home, car, RV, my career and my DOG! Please don't forget about us, because the government did (Drs. CDC, DEA, FDA...) and they scared our doctors who now won't prescribe. We are very sad for all of you; it must be awful what you go through. You have my prayers! But there is a purpose for opioid medication.

[@Palaniappan.7837]

The sad thing is there are just a few videos like this. We need more from doctors examining the brain scans of serious drug addicts to understand the damage of the frontal lobe. We need neuroscientists and psychiatrists to promote sincere awareness that addicts don’t need just prayers or miraculous willpower tricks, rather we need help from the people of science. I’ve been suffering from an addiction and I feel like I’ve lost all control with regards to addiction. It’s as if I’m a whole different person before and while actively consuming drugs. It’s like I’m a whole different person the very moment the urge appears. I immediately consume while doing negative-self talks of how despicable my life has become. God, when will I find peace? When will I get my life back? I guess I was also predisposed to seeking drugs due to my genes. I developed several disorders relating to personality as well. My life is an utter mess.

[@jessicagriffin3616]

I really enjoyed learning all about this. This Dr. Is excellent ! He explained it in an easy way so even I could understand it with all my numerous learning disabilities! I now know how hard it must have been for my friend to stop using . It helped me tremendously! What a great doctor he is in how he explained what happens with your brain & addiction etc.

[@kathryndrew5618]

Brilliant brilliant video, full of clear info and also the incredibly important compassion. I wish everyone who ever commented negatively about addicts would watch this.

[@tarshacarn2184]

My cousin is doing some kind of opioids, his symptoms hit the head It let's you know when someone is snorting, shooting, smoking,or just taking the pills.

[@jennsinclair-girouard100]

Opiates is my DOC & the worst withdrawal I been through the withdrawal 3x and on & off methodone completely off methodone & opiates for 5 years had a slip back on methodone I’m so hard on myself for going back on it

[@shoegum7362]

Opiod addiction takes control over the very powerful survival instincts of the brain. You'll do whatever you have to in order to protect yourself from pain/withdrawals.

[@ELvis348]

I admire how delivers his knowledge in a earthy way with not only natural but emotional intelligence… a term I never really grasped until I listened, viewed Dr Dominic. He is so in-sync w/ with mental health & humanity

[@LucindaHoose]

Such great information, now if we could get the laws to understand this process and what addicts do and why. Jail and prisons doesn't help them. All that does is add more stigma to their lives. You're and addict and a felon, you can't get a job, rent an apartment or house...so they turn to the streets and crime. A large part of our homeless problems. Society has failed this group of people.

[@lesjones5684]

Makes you feel good You fool lol 😂

[@Mustang1984]

Excellent show. I learned a heck of a lot.

[@dirkteur4766]

How about prescription when other painkillers did not help? Has nothing to do with preferring pleasant feelings or euphoria, but all with getting lost of fysical pain!

[@tracischuler8591]

I love this breakdown!

[@concrete981]

education is everything....and common sense.

[@kennethhall9202]

I never felt so good when I was on then getting off was a bitch receptor down regulations my depression meds don’t work any where like they use to and I am feeling awful 😂

[@vishalpagar3207]

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[@catherinepraus8635]

Hi from Oregon USA hope you have a wonderful day 😊

[@vishalpagar3207]

Sharing to my non medico friends

[@Shortkonner]

Thanks h addict to here

[@lesjones5684]

Ask my brain 🧠 lol 😆

[@lesjones5684]

Lock your lips 👄 lol 😮

[@poshtash6101]

Is the dog ok?

[@patrickmanabat8631]

They definitely have a choice and a power to control in choosing between robbing an innocent person and pursuing another high.

[@jaysins]

Hidden effect - they numb you emotionally. Many do not understand this until dependence or addiction has set in.

[@lesjones5684]

You are a nimrod man 😅

[@kennethhall9202]

I couldn’t function without my OxyContin and I am off them now thanks to suboxine

[@hollystump1]

Sir, they are silicon chips, not silicone chips....

[@christysmith5211]

This doc really explained this. Great knowledge

[@moongoddess8568]

Chronic pain and after 8 years, switched to Suboxone for it. Still “sick” from either withdrawal or side effects after seven months. I’m not sure which one it is or both? Still have pain. Can’t get meds I need anymore.

[@michaelbacigalupi5734]

Suboxone is not a pain killer. Hopefully you’ve found a doctor that will treat your chronic pain? Suboxone helps with withdrawal from opiates. unfortunately you will experience withdrawal when you stop taking the Suboxone. Suboxone will wreak havoc on your teeth if taken for extended periods. we in the pain community have been abandoned by our doctors, prescriptions for opioids has dropped by over half nationwide and still the overdose deaths set new records every year! it’s clear to anyone that can think critically that prescribed pain medication is not contributing to the statistics, never was the problem because it’s the fentanyl that’s causing it. cartels are making fake pills containing fentanyl, cutting heroin with it, putting it in cocaine, meth, crack and probably other things. overdoses are ever increasing and the statistic that is alarming is the spike in suicides coming from the untreated pain community. like you i’ve been on medication for years and functioned fairly well and enjoyed being independent . i’m currently taking far less than my dose when i could function quite well and i’m trying to make friends with my pain. the last eight years or so i’ve lost a lot of ground. my doctor retired and he wanted to send me to pain management. told him thanks but no thanks. fortunately i found another doc who agreed to take me so at least i get some relief. good luck to you.

[@hii-mz1gv]

Very nice explained ! Bravo to Doctor and Host !❤

[@BasedMando]

That dog is on some good opiods right now; that dog is in no need for any of those loudspeaker opiates.