Oct 23, 2018
Opioids are a class of drugs that include powerful prescription pain relievers that bind to opioid receptors in the body to relieve pain. These drugs also carry significant risks for addiction and overdose. The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know is an eight-page fact sheet authored by K-State Research and Extension adult development and aging specialist Erin Yelland to help educate people about opioids and the associated risks.