Opioid Street Names, Uses & Addiction - The Dunes East Hampton

Opioid Street Names, Uses And Addiction

Opioids are derived from the opium poppy. Natural opiates are made from the plant’s dried “milk,” while synthetic versions are made in laboratories. They are used to produce sedation and provide pain relief, and have been used as pain relievers for thousands of years. Opioid addiction however, is a concern when dealing with medications in…