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Opioid
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any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain
What is an "opioid"?
An opioid is a type of medication used to relieve pain. Opioids work by attaching to specific receptors in the brain and body to reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain. These medications can be made from the poppy plant or produced artificially in laboratories. Opioids can also have a calming effect on the body and may cause drowsiness or feelings of intense excitement and happiness, which can lead to their misuse or addiction if not used as prescribed.
opioid
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related to pain-relieving medications derived from opium or synthetic alternatives
Example
He does opioids to manage his chronic pain.
The opioid crisis refers to the widespread misuse and addiction to prescription and illicit opioids.
The police conducted a raid targeting individuals who push opioids in the downtown area.
Opioid receptors in the brain are targeted by both natural and synthetic opioids to produce analgesic effects.
Law enforcement agencies are actively working to identify and dismantle networks that bootleg illegal substances, including narcotics and opioids.
