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>The idea that opioids are addictive is a myth. They have literal physical withdrawals. The body becomes dependent on them. What else would you call that?
by brennebeck 5y ago
>The idea that opioids are addictive is a myth.
They have literal physical withdrawals. The body becomes dependent on them. What else would you call that?
- rand_r 5y agoWithdrawal from opioids is overrated. It’s unpleasant, but that’s it. Unlike alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, which can literally kill you, opioid withdrawal is like a bad cold. So, yes there’s adaptations, but it’s way overrated compared to the media hype.