Opiate vs opioid? Sure, I know the difference! Umm…er…

As an LEO, you have to stay sharp in many fields, including CS - Controlled Substances. The TacBook has a great section on Drugs, to help you in the field and to speak intelligently on the subject. Sometimes we cops confuse the term “opiate” and “opioid”.

In case it has been a while since you reviewed these terms, here is a little refresher!