There was also a relatively minor but significant correlation between the rate of known opioid use and townships' population size.

Thus, since relative incidence (new cases of known opioid use) reached 356 during 1985-6, this suggests that prevalence had increased by a further 95 individuals.

This suggests that relatively more females had become either 'known' or involved in opioid use over the two years.

First of all, we need to look at the history of opioid use in Wirral.

However, concerns about respiratory depression with opioid use remain prevalent among clinicians and patients.

Diphenhydramine is sometimes effective for the itching associated with the opioid use.

Pain doctors also concede that more studies are needed to determine the safety of long-term opioid use.

It can be caused by opioid use.

Myoclonic jerking may be a side effect of opioid use.

Constipation (a common side effect of opioid use).