Opioid Crisis Essay
Introduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies opioids into the following three main groups: illicit drug heroin; synthetic opioids (such as fentanyl and tramadol); and natural and semi-synthetic opioids that are usually prescribed by doctors to relieve pain (such as codeine, oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone) (Scavette 1). All opioids can be abused, ... Read More
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