Long-Acting Opioid to Relieve Pain

Your doctor has prescribed long-acting opioids to relieve your pain. They are also called opiates.

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Your doctor has talked with you about naltrexone (Revia) or has prescribed it for you. This medication can help treat alcohol dependence.

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Your doctor has prescribed a cannabinoid. It is used to treat chronic pain. Cannabinoids act on some of the body's natural receptors to relive …