Opioids or narcotics are pain-relieving medications often prescribed for chronic pain. Opioids include oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and morphine. There are also illegal forms of opioids, including heroin.  Opioids come from the opioid plant but may also be synthetic (human-made). Common reasons doctors prescribe opioids include surgery, injury, or cancer treatment. It is also common to … Continue reading Opioid Addiction Treatment Tarzana & Los Angeles