The Opioid Epidemic in The United States

<p>If you have severe pain, you may be prescribed an opioid medication. This can happen such as if you have been in a car accident, or if you have chronic pain. Though opioids are good at relieving pain, there are many possible dangerous side-effects, as well as many people who become addicted to these medications or overdose.</p> <p>As someone with a chronic pain condition, I have used several opioid medications over the years, combined with muscle relaxers. The problem with using these medications for a long period of time is that you can become dependent on them and have many dangerous side effects.Website</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/the-opioid-epidemic-in-the-united-states-748f53e238b1"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>