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Painkiller Addiction - Glossary

Author - Anil Golani
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 21, 2020


Glossary

Opioids: Any man-made drug that exhibits properties of opium and is given to treat pain.


Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both physical and emotional components.

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