First published JUL 4, 2023 Updated 1 hour ago Health & Science Because opioids are a prescribed drug, many may not be aware of the problems that can arise with long-term use Opinion:  With an overdose epidemic in the United States and celebrities falling victim to them, opioids are rarely out of the news. They have been again this year, with the Royal College of General Practitioners raising concerns about the number of patients dependent on the commonly prescribed painkiller Tramadol.

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