Negative side effects of opioids could be coming from users' own immune systems

ScienceDaily
Aug 17, 2020, 10:43 am120 pts
In addition to possibly developing opioid use disorder, those who take opioids long term can develop chronic inflammation and heightened pain sensitivity. Scientists now report that some of those side effects might be influenced by the body's own immune system, which can make antibodies against the drugs.

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