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When a physical injury occurs, whether in the workplace or a car accident, a key part of treatment and recovery is pain management. Opioids may be prescribed to reduce pain injured people may face. However, opioids can come with dangerous and sometimes fatal side effects, which is why understanding what they are, how they work and how to safely manage their usage is extremely important. Opioids are strong analgesic medications that relieve pain, rather than address the cause of the pain. Opioids work by binding to opioid receptors found in the central and peripheral nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. They were initially developed to treat cancer pain and remain the most ...