Opioids Facts
When and why were opioids created?
They first were created to treat pain in the early 1860s
What are some health problems associated with the use of opioids?
Addiction, heart inflammation, lung infection, and muscle pain.
Why should parents be aware of opioids?
They should be aware because they can learn to recognize addiction to opioids and stop kids from getting addicted, and possibly save a life.
Who invented Opiods?
Friedrich Serturner
How do opioids affect the five areas of wellness?
Opioids cause damaged relationships, feeling ashamed, unhappiness, confusion, and possibly death.
They should be aware, so they can know the risks of it so they will be careful when dealing with not prescribed medicine in the future.
Can Opiods be good?
Yes, if you were prescribed them and you don't take more than the doctor said to, they really help your pain go away.
How do opioids affect your brain?
Opioids affect the nerve cells in your brain to make you become addicted. They can also hurt important parts of your brain that are needed to survive.
How many people have use painkillers without a prescription?
Nearly 1 out of 10 people said the have use some sort of painkiller without a prescription, and this is bad because they are highly addictive.