Opioid Dependence and Addiction
Opioid dependence and addiction are most appropriately understood as chronic medical disorders, like hypertension, schizophrenia, and diabetes. Opioids are chemically related and interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain and nervous system to produce pleasurable effects and relieve pain. Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as… Read More Opioid Dependence and Addiction