Episode 65. In this episode, I discuss opioid use disorder, including a definition and how it is treated. What is the difference between opioids and opiates? What types of substances are considered opioids? Are opioid pain medications addicting? Why are the complications of opioid use? How is opioid use disorder treated (including with medications and other strategies)?

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