n./adj. 鸦片样物质；（与）类鸦片（有关）的

Opioids are powerful painkillers that act on the nervous system.
阿片类药物是作用于神经系统的一种强效止痛药。
The doctor prescribed opioids to manage the patient's severe post-surgical pain.
医生开处了阿片类药物来控制患者术后剧烈疼痛。
Long-term use of opioids can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
长期使用阿片类药物可能导致身体依赖和成瘾。
Morphine is an opioid often used in palliative care for its effective analgesic properties.
吗啡是一种常用于姑息治疗中的阿片类药物，因其具有有效的镇痛特性。
The misuse of prescription opioids has become a major public health concern.
处方阿片类药物的滥用已成为一个重大的公共卫生问题。
After taking the opioid, the patient reported significant relief from his chronic back pain.
服用阿片类药物后，病人表示其慢性背痛显著减轻。
Heroin, an illegal opioid, is synthesized from morphine and causes intense euphoria.
海洛因是一种非法的阿片类药物，由吗啡合成，可导致强烈的欣快感。
A combination of non-opioid pain relievers and physical therapy can be an effective alternative to opioids.
非阿片类止痛药与物理疗法相结合可以成为阿片类药物的有效替代方案。
The patient underwent detoxification to overcome her opioid addiction.
该患者接受了戒毒治疗以克服阿片类药物成瘾。
New guidelines have been issued for reducing the over-prescription of opioids to combat the opioid epidemic.
为了应对阿片类药物泛滥，已发布了新的指南以减少阿片类药物的过度处方。