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An '''opioid''' is a [[drug]] which acts upon the body in a similar way to [[opium]]. Many have been invented since the development of the first, [[morphine]]. Some a totally synthetic,{{cn}} some are refinements of a plant product such as opium.  
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An '''opioid''' is a [[drug]] which acts upon the body in a similar way to [[opium]]. Many have been invented since the development of the first, [[morphine]]. Some are totally synthetic,{{cn}} some are refinements of a plant product such as opium.
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Fatal overdoses can happen,especially with the more potent opioids such as [[fentanyl]].
  
 
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Synthetic drugs which mimic the effects of opiates, widely used recreationally and as analgesics.

An opioid is a drug which acts upon the body in a similar way to opium. Many have been invented since the development of the first, morphine. Some are totally synthetic,[citation needed] some are refinements of a plant product such as opium.

Overdose

Fatal overdoses can happen,especially with the more potent opioids such as fentanyl.

Usage

Full article: Stub class article United States opioid epidemic

Opioids are widely used, especially in the US as analgesic drugs.

 

Examples

Page nameDescription
FentanylAn opioid of much greater potency than heroin, popular with big drug cartels.
HeroinAn important component of the illegal drug trade. A highly addictive pain killing drug which which is widely used recreationally.
MorphineA pain killing drug which is widely used recreationally. Physically addictive.
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