
What we need to understand about opioids | Body Stuff
Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
Side Effects of Opioids
Opioid addiction is a complex medica disease where people often continue to use opioids despite harmful consequences. People can also develop tolerance, where they need increasing doses to achieve the same effect which in turn increases their risk of side effects. Doctor yearling says doctors also turn to opioids because of another common misconception, that they have limited side effects.
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