Opiates

Name: Opiates

While the most well known and abused is Heroin, there are a range of natural and synthetic versions of this class of drugs that are also subject to abuse.

Other Names: Codeine, Dolophine®, Heroin, laudanum, methadone, meperidine, morphine, opium, oxycodone, OxyContin®, paregoric, Percocet®, Percodan®, Tylox®.

What it Looks Like: Can be found as tablets, capsules, white or brown powder, black tarry substance or over the counter liquid medicines, such as cough syrup.

How Used: Can be injected, snorted, smoked or swallowed, sometimes while mixed with other drugs.

Effect: Generally provides a relaxant and euphoric high. Among the most effective narcotic pain relievers.

Possible noticeable symptoms of use, abuse or withdrawal:

• Anxiety
• Cold flashes
• Coma
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Cool, clammy skin
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Euphoria
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Muscle spasms
• Needle tracks / vein damage
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Pain in bones and muscles
• Possession of burned, bent spoons for cooking
• Possession of hypodermic needles
• Possession of wood, metal or glass pipes or tubes
• Reduced mental function
• Relaxation
• Restlessness
• Sleepiness
• Slowed or shallow breathing
• Small or pinpoint pupils
• Vomiting

This page is an overview description of this drug. It is not comprehensive or meticulously researched. This page is intended to provide an introductory overview for those who have no familiarity with the drug.

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