A man presents with drowsiness, constipation, nausea, and decreased respiration. He cannot feel a pinprick on his arm. Given these physiological effects, what substance is he likely to be abusing?

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The symptoms of drowsiness, constipation, nausea, decreased respiration, and inability to feel a pinprick are characteristic of opioid abuse. Opioids are known to cause these effects, including analgesia (inability to feel pain), respiratory depression, and gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation.

A Man Presents with Drowsiness, Constipation, Nausea, and Decreased Respiration