Do many people have problems with opioids?
Yes. In recent years, an alarming number of opioid overdoses and deaths have occurred throughout the United States – which has led people to say we are experiencing an opioid crisis, or opioid [...]
Who should be concerned about taking prescription opioids?
Anyone could become dependent on prescription opioids, so everyone should be concerned about taking them. If you or someone you know receives a prescription for opioids, make sure to ask a doctor [...]
Are opioids addictive?
Yes. Opioids are highly addictive drugs, meaning that they can make changes to your brain that result in: Cravings: the mind develops an overwhelming desire for the drug, oftentimes to reduce the [...]
What is prescription opioid misuse?
You should only take prescription opioids for a short time and only as prescribed by a doctor, because they become much less safe when they are misused. People misuse prescription opioids by: [...]