Synthetic opioids are a class of drugs that are chemically manufactured in laboratories and are designed to mimic the effects of natural opioids. Unlike natural opioids, which are derived from the opium poppy plant, synthetic opioids are created to bind to the same opioid receptors in the brain and nervous system, providing relief from pain and inducing euphoria. Common examples include fentanyl, methadone, and tramadol.
