US Medical Term · mental-health
Opioid Use Disorder
Trastorno por uso de opioides
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Opioid Use Disorder |
| Spanish (Español) | Trastorno por uso de opioides |
| Chinese (中文) | 阿片類藥物使用障礙 |
| Korean (한국어) | 오피오이드 사용 장애 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Rối loạn sử dụng opioid |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Opioid use disorder |
| Portuguese (Português) | Transtorno por uso de opioides |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคการใช้โอปิออยด์ |
| Japanese (日本語) | オピオイド使用障害 |
What it means
Opioid use disorder is a medical condition involving problematic use of opioids — including prescription pain medications like oxycodone or hydrocodone, or illicit opioids like heroin and fentanyl. It is characterized by strong cravings, inability to control use, continued use despite harm, and withdrawal symptoms when stopping. Opioid use disorder is a chronic illness driven by changes in the brain, not a lack of willpower. In the US, it is highly treatable. Medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, and naltrexone are FDA-approved and significantly reduce overdose risk, cravings, and withdrawal. These medications can be prescribed by certified providers in outpatient settings. Call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding local treatment.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have opioid use disorder and I am interested in starting buprenorphine treatment.
Tengo un trastorno por uso de opioides y estoy interesado en comenzar el tratamiento con buprenorfina.
I need a referral to a provider who can prescribe medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Necesito una derivación a un proveedor que pueda prescribir tratamiento con medicamentos para el trastorno por uso de opioides.
What is the difference between methadone and buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la metadona y la buprenorfina para tratar el trastorno por uso de opioides?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F11 Opioid related disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026