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Opioids

Prescription painkillers can help treat severe pain, but America's opioid epidemic has proven it's crucial to use them safely and properly. Learn more.

Man suffers from alcohol and opioid dependence and contemplates using Vivitrol.

Is Vivitrol Safe and Effective for Alcohol and Opioid Dependence Treatment?

By Amy Morin, LCSW

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Opioid vs. Opiate: What's the Difference?

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

It's important to know your rights and obligations before signing a Pain Management Contract

What to Know Before Signing a Pain Management Contract

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Treatment for Opioid Addiction

By Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD

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The Fentanyl Crisis —The Drug's Analogs and Derivatives

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

The prescription medicine OxyContin is displayed August 21, 2001 at a Walgreens drugstore in Brookline, MA.

Basic Facts About OxyContin: A Highly Addictive Drug

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

How Long Does Opium Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

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How to Take Painkiller Drugs Safely

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Symptoms of Oxycontin Withdrawal

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

Boxes of fentanyl patches

Why Fentanyl Pain Patches Can Be Deadly

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

Heroin in different forms

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Long Does Tylenol #3 (Tylenol With Codeine) Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Adah Chung

Symptoms of Tramadol overdose

How Long Does Tramadol Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Long Does Percocet Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

Hydrocodeone/Oxycontin

How Long Does Hydrocodone Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

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How Long Does Norco Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Bottle of OxyContin being poured by pharmacist

How Long Does OxyContin (Oxycodone) Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

Bottle of 8mg buprenorphine tablets

How Long Does Buprenorphine Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Long Does Morphine Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Long Does Vicodin Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

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How Long Does Methadone Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

Woman With Pill Bottles

How Long Does Oxymorphone Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

Medicare opioid abuse

The 10 Most Addictive Pain Medications

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Long Does Tussionex Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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How Long Robitussin AC Stays in Your System

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

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Why Would Opiate Medications Cause Fainting?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Man Looking Through Medicine Cabinet

How Long Does Codeine Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Five white pills of oxycodone

How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

How Long Does Ultram Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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Brain Damage in Heroin and Methadone Users

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

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How Physical Therapy Can Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Vicodin Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Treatment

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

How Long Does Hydromorphone Stay in Your System?

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

Five pills of OXYCOCONE.

How Opiates Impact the Brain and Body

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Painkiller Addiction or Overuse Happens

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Opioid Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Treatment

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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America’s Staggering Opioid Epidemic

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Kratom: Myths, Effects, Risks, and How to Get Help

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Woman holding pills in palm

Understanding Opioid Overdoses

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

By Carol Eustice

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Opioid Overdose Resuscitation

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Medicare opioid abuse

Opioid Use Disorder in the New DSM-5

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Overview and History of W18 or W-18

Fact checked by Adah Chung

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Pain Drug Seeker Behaviors and Characteristics

Fact checked by Emily Swaim

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Risks Associated With Prescribing Opioids

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Doctor with patients discussing prescription medication abuse.

The Use of Suboxone for Opiate Addiction

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How Long Does Lortab Stay in Your System?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD