opioid epidemic statistics

Opioids are potent drugs that alleviate pain and provide a euphoric sensation. Both legal, prescribed medications and illicit drugs are classified as opioids. Some of the most common are: Heroin Fentanyl Oxycodone (OxyContin) Morphine Hydrocodone (Vicodin) According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 90 people die from an opioid overdose each day. In […]