Q: What are opioids?   A: Opioids are chemicals that often prescribed for the treatment of pain. In addition to reducing the perception of pain, opioids may also induce feelings of euphoria, making them susceptible to misuse. Q: Are opioids an effective treatment for pain? A: That depends… Opioids are an effective treatment for acute or short term pain. Treating acute pain appropriately at early onset ma...

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