Drug Series

Opioids

Did you know Bayer originally developed heroin as a headache medication? Opioids are a class of powerful and effective pain relievers that have gotten a lot of attention due to their role in the overdose epidemic. In this session, we'll take a closer look at opioids, including what they are, how they work in the body and brain, and ways to spot and reverse and opioid overdose.

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Maryland Harm Reduction Training Institute

MaHRTI