Sentences with phrase «major addictive substances»

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Substance use disorders of highly addictive opioids like heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone continue to skyrocket in the U.S. Intravenous opioid use disorders are a major contributor to the drug overdoses that are the leading cause of injury death in the United States, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The problem with sugar being an addictive substance is that it is a major contributor to weight gain, and increases your risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.