I think opiates do or can actually effect blood sugar levels.
I have found that my blood sugar can drop rapidly while using opiates/opioids.
I have to be careful to make sure I eat often enough to keep my blood sugar stable while using opioids.
I always carry an emergency snack with me.
I don’t think it has to do with lowered inhibitions, I think they may use up more energy. Giving you that energetic jolt and euphoria.
That takes fuel. So fuel up your bodies with healthy food and a regular eating schedule.
I think that is why they make one crave sugar also.
It would be interesting to know the exact reason for this.
For those of us in pain, the opiates make it possible to eat. Pain really causes a lot of problems.