The death crisis linked to overdoses of this psychoactive substance has been going on for several years.
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And it is unfortunately gaining momentum in Quebec, the COVID-19 pandemic having increased the isolation of many people, stress, and consequently, consumption.
Consumption that can cause dependence or overdose. This problem can affect anyone: many people use opioids in the form of simple drugs (morphine, methadone, fentanyl, etc.).
When taken as prescribed by a healthcare practitioner, they can provide pain relief, for example in cancer. But they can also be bought on the illicit market without information on their composition and quality.
How do these opioids work on the brain and on pain? How can a few grams of chemicals affect our body so badly?
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