AboutDr Alan Galbraith Expertise I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease. I am already a well established and highly rated expert in the pharmacy section of this site.
Publications Principal author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" Editions 1-4 published between 1994 and 2004 by Pearson Education, Australia. Author of the 5th edition published 2007.
Author of many scientific papers.
Education/Credentials BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;HECert
Awards and Honors The 4th edition of my textbook was awarded the the Educational Book of the Year Award in Australia.
Past/Present Clients See my profile in the pharmacy section.
Question Is it true that opioids are found in raw chocolate nibs? And what is the percentage found if it is?
Answer Dear Brenda
As far as know there are no opioids in chocolate. However, substances in chocolate stimulate the release of our natural opioid, endorphins, in the brain. Ths contributes to the pleasure of eating chocolate and its slightly addictive properties. See the movie or read the book, "Chocolat" and you'll see what I mean.
