1. government in which one person has unlimited authority; the government of an autocrat. 2. a nation, state, or community ruled by an autocrat. 3. the unlimited power or authority of an autocrat. [1645â55; < Greek autokrÃ¡teia]
Opioid Addiction Treatment Programs. An opioid is in a family of drugs that includes both prescription and illicit drugs. The drugs are all opium based. Heroin, hydrocodone, OxyContin, methadone and codeine are a few examples of opioids. Opioid treatment is designed to help the body wean itself off the drug while the patient works on recovering from the psychological effects of the addiction.
On the other hand, some patients feel uncomfortable taking an opioid because they're afraid of becoming addicted to it. Opioids are prescribed to treat debilitating pain. That is, your doctor won't prescribe an opioid if you've had lingering back pain for a few days.In fact, doctors often prescribe opioids to cancer patients or as a postsurgical pain reliever.Their use for chronic pain relief, however, is a bit more controversial.hat is, your doctor won't prescribe an opioid if you've had lingering back pain for a few days. In fact, doctors often prescribe opioids to cancer patients or as a postsurgical pain reliever.