Question

Opioids act as ______.

Options

• Depressants

• Pain killers

• Euphoria providers

• Stimulants

Answer 1

Opioids act as pain killers.

Explanation:

Opioids are narcotic medicines that activate opioid receptors in the central nervous system. They reduce the sense of pain and are hence used as analgesics. Although they can cause happiness and depression, their primary medicinal function is to relieve pain.