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Medication and Opioids

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understanding opioid basics

Opioids are powerful medications that reduce pain by binding to specific receptors in your brain and nervous system. You'll encounter both prescription opioids

·By Darryl Mitchell
medication aids opioid recovery

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) works by using FDA-approved medications that target your brain's opioid receptors to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms

·By Darryl Mitchell
opioid abuse warning signs

You can spot opioid abuse through key warning signs in multiple areas. Physical symptoms include unusually small pupils, shallow breathing, and drowsiness. Beha

·By Darryl Mitchell