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Opioids vs. Opiates

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 20, 2023 Updated: August 7, 2023 What are the differences between opioids vs. opiates? Essentially, both opioids and opiates are substances derived from the poppy plant. The difference lies in their chemical components: opioids have an additional synthetic compound that…