Many opiates produce a euphoric feeling, which in practice means a general 'warmness' in the body and pleasurable mental state. The senses are dulled, time dila

Many opiates produce a euphoric feeling, which in practice means a general 'warmness' in the body and pleasurable mental state. The senses are dulled, time dilation is common and the stresses and concerns of life are forgotten or at least reduced in importance. For someone experiencing pain whether physical or emotional, the opportunity to escape that pain seems to me to be understandable if not well advised. Opium -which I have tried once- was lovely. I don't like other opiates though, they provoke a minor allergic reaction consisting of itchiness and uncomfortable warmness I did not experience with opium. These were hydrocodone and other legally and appropriately prescribed medicines for a serious injury.