History has a way of repeating itself...but the effects are skying! President Trump has declared an opioid epidemic.
-What does this mean?
-Who does this declaration effect?
-What changes could be made in your house, workplace, etc.
Facts
What is opioid? A term for substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects.
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Medically they are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia.
[3] Other medical uses include suppression of diarrhea, treating opioid use disorder, reversing opioid overdose, suppressing cough, and suppressing opioid induced constipation.[3]
Extremely potent opioids such as carfentanil are only approved for veterinary use.[4] Opioids are also frequently used non-medically for their euphoric effects or to prevent withdrawal.[5] Wikipedia
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