Why do opiates feel so good?

[Taverner]

On percocet right now - and this stuff gives you a mellow, good safe comfortable feeling.

Same with Vicodin.

And I hear the same thing about Heroin.

So what is it about opiates that does this?

[meow2u3]

1. Opiates mimic endorphins

Endorphins are the body's own painkillers, produced during periods of high activity. That's what creates the "runner's high."

Both kill pain and make you feel good in the process.