SAMHSA Talking with your child about OPIOIDS
What are OPIOID drugs?
Opioids are a class of drugs that derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant, some are synthetic. When legally prescribed by a doctor and used as directed opioids, also known as narcotics, can relax the body and relieve symptoms of an illness, an injury or a surgical procedure. A person …