As stated earlier, Substance Use Disorders can include a variety of substances. However, for the purposes of this training, we will focus primarily on mothers with Opioid Use Disorders.
Opioids may include illegal drugs, such as heroin and prescription-obtained pain relievers such as Morphine, Oxycodone and Hydrocodone. These drugs can all cause similar serious health effects in those who misuse them.
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Opioids: |
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reduce the pain messages to the brain, |
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reduce feelings of pain, |
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can cause drowsiness, confusion, and euphoria, and, |
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depending upon the amount of the drug taken, can depress respiration leading to overdose |
For information on the appropriate use of opioids for chronic pain visit the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain webpage.