What is Opioid Use Disorder?

What is Opioid Use Disorder?

What is Opioid Use Disorder?

Opioid use disorder — also known as just plain opioid addiction among the general population — is characterized primarily by a problematic pattern of opioid use that leads to significant distress or impairment in the person’s life. Most people with this disorder will build up a tolerance to the drug and will experience significant withdrawal symptoms if they attempt to discontinue its use abrutly.

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