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23 Aug: Opioids Abuse in the US: Facts and Causes

Opioids, a class of drugs derived from the opium poppy plant, can be either made from the plant directly, or synthesized in labs, according to the description from NIDA. Acting on the central nervous system, many prescription opioids are typically used to relieve severe pain, but long-term overdoses may bring drug reliance, addiction and even death because opioids can also make some people feel relaxed, happy or high