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Opioids for Pain Relief: Strongest to Weakest (With Risks)

Prescription opioids are some of the most commonly used drugs to treat pain. However, consistent misuse of these drugs continues to be an ongoing epidemic in the U.S. and elsewhere. More than 191 million opioid prescriptions were dispensed to Americans in 2017, and in 2018, about 9.9 million Americans over the age of 12 reported misusing prescription pain relievers in the past year.Not surprisingly, an estimated 1.7 million Americans were addicted to pain relievers and two million had an opioid use disorder in 2018.

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March 25, 2020
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What Does “White Stuff” Mean? Drug Slang Decoder (Cocaine & More)

Street names are slang terms that are used to refer to certain drugs. These names might be used by dealers or drug users to conceal the true meanings of discussions or deals involving drug sales, production, or abuse. Although the slang terms used to refer to different drugs are constantly changing, they are typically derived from the appearance of the drug, the effects it provides, and the people that usually use them.

If you think a loved may be dealing or abusing drugs, it’s important to know the street names for some of the most commonly abused drugs. It may also be useful in confronting your loved one about his or her drug abuse, so you can help them seek effective treatment.

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August 23, 2018

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