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Opioid Epidemic

Widespread use of OPIOIDS by disproportionately large numbers of individuals within a population, community, or region occurring within a relatively narrow window of time.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Widespread use of OPIOIDS by disproportionately large numbers of individuals within a population, community, or region occurring within a relatively narrow window of time.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Epidemic, Opioid
  • Opiate Epidemic
  • Epidemic, Opiate
  • Epidemics, Opiate
  • Epidemics, Opioid
  • Opiate Epidemics
  • Opioid Epidemics
  • Opioid Crisis
  • Crises, Opioid
  • Crisis, Opioid
  • Opioid Crises

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings etiology, history, mortality, prevention & control, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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History Note

2020

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Previous Indexing

  • Opioid-Related Disorders (2011-2019)

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Tree Number

  1. N06.850w.290w.200w.300w

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NLM Classification

WM 284

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Opioid Epidemic. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000080052. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000080052
  2. Opioid Epidemic. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_epidemic
  3. Opioid Epidemic. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65087481