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Reent Topics Of Pharmacology In Oriental Medicine ; Detoxification Of Morphine Addiction In The Mouse Narcotic Dependence Model Using Extracts From Psidium Guajava Leaves

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1999
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The chance discovery of"the effects of opium on the body and mind in early history of man has led to the continuous search for opiate-like compounds that bring cures for our ailments, impart a feeling of well-being and elimini~e pain,· anxiety an_d discomfort. Unfortunately, many of these drl:lgs produce a powerful, seemingly endless, psychological s~ate of discomfort which overwhelms the individual and induces -an~. urgent need for relief or satisfaction. This opioid-induce~-satisfaction leads invariably to m~rked tolerance and serious physical dependence which develop rather rapidly with repeated doses of ri~iates like morphine or heroin.
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