Tag: opioid dependence

Opioids: Understanding the Risks of Tolerance, Dependence, and Overdose

Opioids: Understanding the Risks of Tolerance, Dependence, and Overdose

Opioids are powerful painkillers, but they carry serious risks: tolerance builds quickly, dependence follows, and overdose can happen even to experienced users-especially after a break. Learn how tolerance works, why relapse is deadly, and what can save lives.

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