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Opioid topics
Opioid medicines treat moderate to severe short-term pain, such as after an operation or serious injury. They are also used to treat ongoing pain from cancer. Find out about the different types and uses of opioids, as well as how to lower your dose or what to do in case of an opioid overdose.