Definition should include
- natural opioids (e.g., opium from poppy seeds such as morphine and codeine)
- synthetic opioids (e.g., methadone, fentanyl)
- semi-synthetic opioids (e.g., heroin, oxycodone)
- Commonly Used Terms, CDC.
Teacher Resource: Prescription Pain Medications, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), NIH
Process/Skill Questions:
- For what illnesses are opioids commonly prescribed?
- What is the current medical protocol when opioids are prescribed?