What is the most abused pain reliever? Understanding the opioid crisis
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In 2023, nearly 80,000 opioid-involved overdose deaths occurred in the US, with synthetic opioids driving the crisis. Addressing the question, 'What is the most abused pain reliever?' requires looking beyond single drugs to the potent opioid class, from prescribed medications like hydrocodone to deadly illicit fentanyl.
