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Medicines opium tinctureQuestion & answer

opium tincture · Medicine question

Can opium tincture cause addiction?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Repeated opioid exposure can cause tolerance, physical dependence and opioid-use disorder, even when used therapeutically.

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