Disease: Opioid Use Disorder
Symptoms: Compulsive use of opioids, strong desire or cravings for opioids, inability to control or reduce opioid use, withdrawal symptoms (such as nausea, muscle aches, anxiety) when attempting to stop or reduce use, tolerance to opioids, continued use despite negative consequences (such as legal issues, health problems)
Treatments: Medication-assisted treatment (such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone), counseling or therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, contingency management), support groups (such as Narcotics Anonymous), harm reduction strategies, addressing underlying psychological or social factors, lifestyle changes, ongoing monitoring and support