Opioid
/ˈoʊ.pi.ɔɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance, natural or synthetic, that binds to opioid receptors in the nervous system and is regulated under drug control laws due to potential for addiction and abuse.
The court considered the defendant's possession of opioids without a prescription as evidence of illegal drug trafficking.
Forms
- opioid
- opioids
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'opioid' primarily refers to controlled substances regulated because of their addiction potential; clarity is needed between medical use and illicit possession in legal drafting.
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