Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
Methadone
Methadone is an opioid medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how it works and and when it might be prescribed.
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Heroin
Heroin is an illegal, addictive drug with many side effects. Find out more about the dangers of long-term heroin use, addiction and rehabilitation.
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Opioid withdrawal symptoms
Opioid withdrawal symptoms may vary depending on the opioid. Find out how to stop safely and manage symptoms to prevent long-term health risks.
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Opioid medicines and pain
Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.
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Urine tests
Urine tests are used for many different reasons. They can diagnose conditions, such as pregnancy, infections, diseases and screen for drug use.
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Better access to an overdose-reversing medication could save lives
A nasal spray has been added to the PBS, meaning many Australians could be saved from overdosing on prescription and illicit opioids.
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Taking opioid medicines safely
Opioid medicines are prescribed to relieve pain caused by cancer, surgery or injury. It's crucial to take them safely to reduce risks of opioid harm.
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Night sweats
Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medicine. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.
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Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is a prescription opioid medicine. Learn about how it works, when to use it, and its potential risks and side effects.
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Opioids
Opioids are a group of medicines prescribed by doctors to treat pain. Learn about side effects, withdrawal symptoms and what to do in an overdose.
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