opiod

Opiod
Opioids are substances that act on [|opioid receptors] to produce [|morphine]-like effects. Medically they are primarily used for [|pain relief], including [|anesthesia]. Other medical uses include suppression of [|diarrhea], treating [|opioid use disorder], reversing [|opioid overdose], suppressing cough, and suppressing opioid induced constipation. Extremely potent opioids such as [|carfentanil] are only approved for veterinary use. Opioids are also frequently used non-medically for their [|euphoric] effects or to prevent [|withdrawal]. - Wikipedia

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[|Opioid]

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