"Opioid addiction" refers to a situation where a person becomes dependent on powerful pain-relieving medications called opioids. It means that the person cannot stop using these drugs even if it causes harm to their health and life. Full definition
They have tackled the complex problem of opioid addiction from multiple angles, influencing both local and statewide policies and programs. (buffalonews.com)
He recommends it become a space for opioid addiction treatment. (news.wbfo.org)
It is part of an effort to reduce the number of heroin and opioid addictions in the county. (wrvo.org)