"A Pathway to Treatment and Recovery
Addiction is a medical condition. Treatment can help. Recovery is possible.
Opioid addiction, also known as opioid use disorder (OUD), is a chronic and relapsing disease that affects the body and brain. Anyone can become addicted even when opioids are prescribed by a doctor and taken as directed. Millions of Americans suffer from opioid addiction.
Signs of Opioid Addiction
When using opioids has caused issues like job loss, money problems, or other hardships, a person’s continued use is a major warning sign of addiction. Other signs could also include:
Trying to stop or cut down on opioid use but not being able to.
Making mistakes at school or on the job because of using opioids.
Hurting relationships with family and friends because of opioid use.
Developing a tolerance and needing larger amounts of opioids to get high.
Overdosing on drugs.
Having strong cravings for opioids..."
Opioid Addition
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