Opioids are a type of medication that are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. In this video, learn how they work, and why it's important to follow your care team's instructions when taking opioids to prevent addiction.
Dr. Avery is the vice chair of Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
References
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Understanding drug use and addiction DrugFacts.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021). Prescription opioids DrugFacts.
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