Opioids

Common Forms

Prescription Pain Relievers

Hydrocodone
(Vicodin)

Synthetic

Morphine

Natural Product

Fentanyl

Synthetic

Oxycodone
(OxyContin)

Synthetic

Heroin
(Natural Product)

Regulations

Prescription by
medical professional

Generally Unregulated

Effects/How It
Works

Block pain receptors

Release copious amounts
of dopamine throughout
the body

Pain relief/pain management,
drowsiness, nausea, confusion,
euphoria

How It's Used

Medicinally

Recreational
Misuse

Concerns

Long-Term

Overdose

Tolerance

Addiction

Short-Term

Unconsciousness

Slowed breathing

Constipation

Routes of Administration

Oral

Injection

Inhalation

Transdermal

Nasally