Phrases with «synthetic opioids»

"Synthetic opioids" refers to man-made or artificial drugs that mimic the effects of natural opioids like morphine or codeine. These medications are created in a laboratory and can be used to relieve pain. They work by attaching to specific receptors in the brain and other parts of the body, helping to reduce pain signals. Full definition

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Sentences with «synthetic opioids»

Narcotics dealers selling chemically altered mixtures that contain the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl can face weaker punishments because of a loophole in state law that exempts certain drug mixes from being illegal controlled substances. (nystateofpolitics.com)
One urgent problem is the increased availability of synthetic opioids called fentanyl, which is being used to increase the potency of heroin and cocaine or, more rarely, is used on its own. (aaas.org)
According to the CDC, drug overdose deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl increased by 72 per cent between 2014 and 2015. (newscientist.com)
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Phrases with «synthetic opioids»

Sentences with «synthetic opioids»

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