Question

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opioids:
choose an option below
cause only a small percentage of overdose deaths
are a class of drugs used to reduce pain
are risk - free when prescribed by a doctor
are losing popularity due to the side effects

Explanation:

Opioids are a class of drugs that act on the nervous - system to relieve pain. They are a major cause of overdose deaths, not risk - free even when prescribed, and their use is still significant in pain management despite side - effects.

Answer:

B. are a class of drugs used to reduce pain