Opioid Abuse
What is Opioid Abuse? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR)[1] defines opioid abuse…
Opioid Dependence
What is Opioid Dependence? Opioid dependence is a syndrome characterized by a maladaptive pattern of opioid use, leading to clinically…
Opioid Addiction
What is Opioid Addiction? There are many reasons why persons may first take an opioid drug. Maybe a doctor prescribed…
Opioid Withdrawal
What are the Causes of Opioid Withdrawal? Opioid withdrawal, which can come from opioid addiction, identifies the many symptoms that…
Signs of Opiate Addiction
The Warning Signs of Opioid Abuse How do you know if someone is abusing opioids? A popular stereotype of an…