Comparison of Opioids And Other Alternative Pain Management Techniques

Conolidine07 Feb, 2024Health

For pain management, many people depend on opioid medications. These drugs are primarily used for binding to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord and other body parts to reduce pain. Managing acute pain caused due to surgery or injury can be achieved with these medications however, they also pose risks such as habit forming and overdose. Due to prolonged use, the body adapts to the presence of the opioid and requires it to function normally. When stopped, it may cause withdrawal symptoms.