Learn More About Opioid Misuse
Opioids are a class of drugs sometimes referred to as narcotics or opiates.1 As medications, opioids have been widely used for their painkilling properties, though at certain doses, their use may also elicit a euphoric, rewarding high.2 Opioids have historically been prescribed to treat pain and medical conditions such as cough or diarrhea.
Opioids are highly addictive drugs.3, 5, 16 While specific causes of opioid addiction aren’t clearly understood, there are some risk factors that can make you more likely to develop an issue with opioid addiction or abuse.
Many people recover from opioid addiction with the help of professional rehabilitation.10 Learn more below about what treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) can look like for you or your loved one.
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