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Heroin substance misuse

Enkephalins are peptides that bind specific receptor proteins the brain cells to reduce pain. Enkephalin receptor proteins have a high affinity for opiates, including heroin, morphine, and structurally similar substances. These pain rehevers are highly addictive, and the misuse of opiates causes thousands of deaths every year. [Pg.965]

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