This opiate is used to treat pain, suppress coughs and sometimes given as an anti-diarrheal agent. It is also used recreationally. Codeine is habit forming and is often abused or taken when not medically necessary, because of its euphoric effects.

Demerol is prescribed to individuals who suffer from moderate to severe pain. It is a potentially addicting narcotic.

This narcotic pain reliever is extremely potent. It has proven to be very effective in treating severe cancer pain. It is potentially habit forming and is also very dangerous to consume if a person is not taking it for its prescribed purposes.

Heroin is a powerful and illegal opiate which can be snorted, injected and inhaled. It is incredibly addicting and very dangerous.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever given to treat moderate to severe pain. It is heavily abused by those who have been prescribed it as well as those who enjoy taking it recreationally.

Hydromorphone is an opioid. This particular drug is available in an extended release form pill and is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

This narcotic pain reliever is used for pain management and is also administered to addicts during the detoxification period to curb withdrawal symptoms.

Morphine is available in both tablet and intravenous form. It is a narcotic pain reliever that most effectively treats moderate to severe pain.

Opium is found in poppy seeds. It is used in a number of drugs. One of the most notable, illegal drugs derived from opium is heroin. Heroin is widely abused in the U.S. and is a huge problem in some parts of the country such as Baltimore.

Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever given to those who need help managing moderate to severe pain.

Percocet is made up two drugs, oxycodone and acetaminophen. It is prescribed to individuals whose pain would be classified as moderately severe. It is a narcotic pain reliever.

Vicodin is a mixture of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is a narcotic pain reliever which is effective in treating medium to severe pain. It is potentially addicting and is one of the most abused prescription medications in the United States.