Heroin Article originally published on MedlinePlus. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Heroin; [updated 2021 Mar 17; cited 2022 Aug 10]; Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/heroin.html Summary Heroin is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky goo. It’s an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance in the seedpod of the Asian poppy plant. It can …
Safe Opioid Use Article originally published on MedlinePlus. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Safe Opioid Use; [updated 2018 Aug 28; cited 2022 Aug 10]; Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/safeopioiduse.html Summary What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal …
Opioid Overdose Article originally published on MedlinePlus. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Opioid Overdose; [updated 2019 Feb 27; cited 2022 Aug 10]; Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/opioidoverdose.html Summary What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is …
Opioid Addiction and Treatment Article originally published on MedlinePlus. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Opioid Addiction Treatment; [updated 2019 Oct 8; cited 2022 Aug 10]; Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/opioidmisuseandaddictiontreatment.html Summary What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The …
Opioid Misuse and Addiction Article originally published on MedlinePlus. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Opioid Misuse and Addiction; [updated 2018 Apr 18; cited 2022 Aug 10]; Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/opioidmisuseandaddiction.html Summary Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal …
Opioids Opioids are drugs that target the opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain. They are typically used for pain relief, but are often misused and is one of the leading causes of drug related deaths today. Chronic pain and severe pain Opioids bind to protein receptors in the brains, spinal cords, …