Statistics show, up to 29% of people who are using opioids to manage pain misuse their medication. From that group, an estimated 12% will develop an opioid addiction. While these percentages may seem small, they translate to an average of 130 deaths per day due to opioid overdose. When used responsibly, opioids help decrease your perception of pain. Unfortunately, opioids also increase your feelings of pleasure, which makes it easy to become addicted. If you suspect a loved one is addicted to or is misusing opioids, these are the signs you should look for.
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