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Heroin vs Fentanyl: Uses & Classifications Heroin and fentanyl are both opioid drugs that bind to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain sensations and elevating pleasure and relaxation. Both are extremely potent, fast-acting, and can be lethal in as little as one dose. Heroin is derived from morphine, which is a natural substance that […]

OxyContin and oxycodone are both analgesics (pain-relieving medications) that belong to the class of opiate or narcotic drugs. Opioid drugs are either manufactured directly opiate substances extracted from the poppy plant or synthetic derivatives of them. many of the commonly prescribed narcotic pain medications are classified as Schedule II controlled substances by the United States […]

Fentanyl was developed as a potent prescription painkiller, specifically prescribed to people with chronic pain who had developed a tolerance for other long-acting narcotic pain relievers or who were suffering pain at the end of life. Fentanyl is known as a narcotic and falls into the opioid drug class. Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Fentanyl is between […]

Based on a 2012 survey published by the American Pain Society, around 50 million Americans suffered from severe pain or significant chronic pain. Also in 2012, over 250 million prescriptions were dispensed for opioid pain relievers – enough for every single adult in the United States to have a bottle of pills, the Centers for […]

Suboxone is an opioid medication that combines buprenorphine, a long-acting partial opioid agonist, and naloxone, a drug that temporarily reverses the effects of opioid drugs on the brain. That being said, people who do not have a high opioid tolerance may still be able to experience some euphoria by taking Suboxone, and some medications can […]

According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 2.6 million Americans 12 years old or older misused oxycodone products in the past year, making it the 2nd-most misused pain reliever behind hydrocodone.1 In this article, we will explore the risks of misusing oxycodone, how to respond in the event of an […]

As the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) explains, fentanyl is a generic synthetic opioid. This means that fentanyl is a narcotic pain reliever that carries a high risk of abuse. Typically, fentanyl is used after surgery for the treatment of severe pain. The drug is the main ingredient in different branded drugs, including but […]

What is Fentanyl Withdrawal? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but up to 100 times more potent.1 Prescribed to treat severe pain—such as that experienced immediately following surgery—fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are also manufactured and used illicitly.1 Fentanyl can be highly addictive due to its potency.1 It is among the most […]

Suboxone Usage Buprenorphine is itself a semisynthetic opioid that is much less potent than other common drugs of the same class, such as heroin and Vicodin.1 Taking buprenorphine allows individuals addicted to these other drugs to avoid the intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms that make quitting opiates so difficult. At the same time, buprenorphine does […]

Heroin, a powerful opioid similar to morphine, has a long history in the U.S., and is currently a Schedule I drug on the nation’s list of controlled substances. This means that it is completely illegal, and there are no medical uses for it. Because of these factors, there is a very long list of slang […]