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Glossary of Terms

A reference of commonly used terms related to opioids, substance use, and treatment.

Analgesics

Pain relieving medications including over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®)and prescription opioids.

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Related Terms

Acute Pain

Pain that usually starts suddenly and has a known cause, like an injury or surgery. It normally gets better as your body heals and lasts less than three months.

Chronic Pain

Pain that lasts 3 months or more and can be caused by a disease or condition, injury, medical treatment, inflammation, or an unknown reason.

Opioid analgesics

Commonly referred to as prescription opioids, medications that have been used to treat moderate to severe pain in some patients.

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