"Opioid abuse" refers to the misuse or excessive use of medications or drugs called opioids, which can cause addiction, harm, and negative effects on a person's health and well-being. Full definition
In their latest response to the epidemic of opioid abuse, state lawmakers are indulging a habit - forming practice of their own: imposing mandates on health insurance. (empirecenter.org)
Instead, he was asked about how to best combat the nationwide opioid abuse epidemic. (www2.erie.gov)
A comprehensive strategy of risk assessment is needed to identify patients who may be at risk for opioid abuse. (sciencedaily.com)