Opioid Use Disorder

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Opioids are a class of drugs that act on the nervous system to produce relief and feelings of euphoria. They are commonly prescribed to manage chronic pain. Opioid use disorder is characterized by a strong, compulsive urge to use opioid drugs, despite no longer needing them medically and despite negative consequences.

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    Opioid Use Disorder falls under the Brain Health category.

    65 participants in trials and 1 meta-analysis

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    1. Opioid dependence symptoms - Akhondzadeh S, Kashani L, Mobaseri M, Hosseini SH, Nikzad S, Khani MPassionflower in the treatment of opiates withdrawal: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.J Clin Pharm Ther.(2001-Oct)