Mental Health Conditions
Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Serious
ICD-10: F11 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: अफीम की लत · தமிழ்: ஓபியாய்டு அடிமையாதல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಓಪಿಯಾಯ್ಡ್ ವ್ಯಸನ · తెలుగు: ఓపియాయిడ్ వ్యసనం · বাংলা: ওপিওয়েড আসক্তি · मराठी: ओपिओइड व्यसन · ગુજરાતી: ઓપિયોઇડ વ્યસન
About this condition
Opioid dependence is a serious condition where a person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on opioid drugs like heroin or prescription painkillers. The person experiences intense cravings, loss of control, and severe withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop. Medical treatment with counseling, medications like buprenorphine or methadone, and rehabilitation programs can help achieve recovery.
Common symptoms
craving for opioids
inability to stop using
withdrawal symptoms
neglecting activities
tolerance to opioids
continued use despite harm
When to see a doctor: immediately; seek addiction treatment services
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | अफीम की लत · नशीली दवा की आदत · ओपिओइड निर्भरता · हेरोइन की लत |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஓபியாய்டு அடிமையாதல் · போதைப்பொருள் அடிமை · ஹெராயின் அடிமை · வலி மருந்து அடிமை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಓಪಿಯಾಯ್ಡ್ ವ್ಯಸನ · ಮಾದಕ ದ್ರವ್ಯ ವ್ಯಸನ · ಹೆರಾಯಿನ್ ವ್ಯಸನ · ನೋವು ಔಷಧಿ ವ್ಯಸನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఓపియాయిడ్ వ్యసనం · మాదక ద్రవ్య వ్యసనం · హెరాయిన్ వ్యసనం · నొప్పి మందు వ్యసనం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ওপিওয়েড আসক্তি · নেশাদ্রব্যের আসক্তি · হেরোইন আসক্তি · ব্যথানাশক আসক্তি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ओपिओइड व्यसन · अमली पदार्थांचे व्यसन · हेरॉईनचे व्यसन · वेदनाशामक व्यसन |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઓપિયોઇડ વ્યસન · માદક દ્રવ્યનું વ્યસન · હેરોઇન વ્યસન · દુખાવાની દવાનું વ્યસન |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Opioid dependence, uncomplicated?
craving for opioids, inability to stop using, withdrawal symptoms, neglecting activities, tolerance to opioids, continued use despite harm.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately; seek addiction treatment services
Is Opioid dependence, uncomplicated common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Opioid dependence, uncomplicated?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately; seek addiction treatment services.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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