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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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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Drug overdose

A drug overdose is when you take more of a drug than your body can handle. Learn how to recognise, respond to, and prevent a drug overdose.

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Accidental overdose of medicine

Accidental overdose of medicine can be very dangerous, but it is preventable. Learn how to avoid overdosing, and what medicines need special care.

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Oxycodone

Oxycodone is an opioid pain relief medicine used to relieve severe pain. Find out how it oxycodone works and about its possible side effects.

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Heroin

Heroin is an illegal, addictive drug with many side effects. Find out more about the dangers of heroin use, dependence, withdrawal and treatment.

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Party drugs

Party drugs are illicit drugs which may increase your enjoyment of music and dancing. Learn about the mental and physical effects of party drugs.

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Methadone

Methadone is an opioid medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how it works and when it might be prescribed.

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Hydromorphone

Hydromorphone is a strong opioid pain medicine prescribed by your doctor. Find out how it works and learn about its possible side effects.

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Can medicines be addictive?

Some medicines can be addictive. You can become dependent on a medicine. Find out the difference. Learn how to avoid becoming addicted to medicines.

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Morphine

Morphine is an opioid-based medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how it works and its possible side effects.

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Tapentadol

Tapentadol is a prescription-only opioid medicine used for pain relief. Find out about tapentadol, how it works and its possible side effects.

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Pethidine

Pethidine is an opioid pain relief medicine that your doctor can prescribe. Find out more about pethidine, how it works and possible side effects.

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Codeine

Codeine is an opioid medicine used to relieve mild pain and suppress a dry cough. Find out how codeine works and about possible side effects.

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Tramadol

Tramadol is an opioid pain-relief medicine used for severe pain. Find out how it works, its side effects and other ways to manage pain.

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Illicit drug use

Illicit drug use can affect your health, relationships, job and education. Learn about Australia's drug laws, drug addiction and where to get help.

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How to help someone who is misusing drugs or alcohol

Supporting somebody who's struggling with drug or alcohol misuse is not easy. Learn practical strategies, intervention, and resources to help.

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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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Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a strong opioid medicine prescribed by doctors for severe pain. Learn about how it works and potential side effects.

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