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Opioids are a group of medicines that come from the extract of poppy seeds or other medicines that work in the same way. This leaflet by Dr Roger Knaggs explains all about their uses, including the benefits and risks associated with their use.
Includes
Types
Before taking
Side effects
What can and can’t I do while on opioids?
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