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Link Between Opioid Use and Pulmonary Conditions

x-ray of chest showing lungs with red indicating inflamation. Demonstrates the link between opioid use and pulmonary conditions

Opioids, including prescription painkillers and heroin, are best known for producing a sense of euphoria and numbness. These effects make opioid use initially seem desirable, though people who use opioids over long periods eventually end up developing a physical dependence on the drug. Although much research has focused on addiction and overdose-related to opioid abuse, the other medical […]