Opioid-Related Disorders

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DEFINITION

  • The nonmedical use or abuse of, or dependence on, natural opioids (morphine), semi-synthetic opioids (heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone), and synthetic opioids (methadone, propoxyphene, fentanyl)

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DEFINITION

  • The nonmedical use or abuse of, or dependence on, natural opioids (morphine), semi-synthetic opioids (heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone), and synthetic opioids (methadone, propoxyphene, fentanyl)

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