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Opiate

usgb/ˈəʊpiət/Volume
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Medical Usage

Used mainly in medical or healthcare settings to discuss medication.

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The patient was given an opiate to manage the pain after surgery.
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Potential for Addiction

Often associated with a high risk of dependency or addiction.

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Doctors are careful when prescribing opiates due to their addictive nature.
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Euphemism for Severity

May be used euphemistically to describe dangerous drugs more mildly.

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Despite being an opiate, the drug has caused many overdoses.
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