Jul 20, 2024 · People who take opioids are at risk of opioid use disorder, often called opioid addiction. Personal history and how long people use opioids play a role. But it's impossible to tell who could …

Jun 9, 2025 · There have been three distinct waves of increases in opioid overdose deaths over the last 25 years, with each wave driven by different types of opioids. Increasing communities' overdose …

Opioid use disorder occurs when you have an overpowering drive to use opioids despite their risks. This may include an increased tolerance or withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking the substance.

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a substance use disorder characterized by cravings for opioids, continued use despite physical and/or psychological deterioration, increased tolerance with use, and withdrawal …

Jan 21, 2025 · NIH-supported research has led to effective strategies that can be implemented right now to save lives and to prevent and treat opioid addiction. For example, NARCAN ® Nasal Spray can …

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a complex illness characterized by compulsive use of opioid drugs even when the person wants to stop, or when using the drugs negatively affects the person’s physical and …

Oct 11, 2024 · This guide is a useful tool for clinicians to provide to their patients and their families, along with a resource for pharmacies and patient groups.

Aug 28, 2023 · These substances bind to opioid receptors in the brain, producing pain relief and euphoria. Prolonged use can lead to tolerance, dependence, and addiction, characteristic of opioid …

Mar 27, 2024 · Opioid use disorder (OUD) means that you have a problematic pattern of using opioids. The pattern causes a lot of distress and impairment (meaning that it causes problems in and …

Importantly, there are effective treatments for opioid use disorder, with three FDA-approved medications available that reduce opioid use and help to prevent overdose death. When used in combination with …