Fentanyl: Fentanyl is an opioid painkiller prescribed for intense and lasting pain. Sadly, many overdose deaths have happened because dealers mix fentanyl with other drugs like heroin.
Codeine: Codeine is a pain reliever often used to treat mild to moderate pain. It’s usually found in cough syrups and cold medicines, but you can also find codeine mixed with other things like acetaminophen, aspirin, carisoprodol, and promethazine.
Methadone: Methadone helps with moderate pain and also fights heroin addiction. People who’ve used heroin for a while might use methadone to manage cravings and discomfort.
Morphine: In hospitals, morphine is administered through IV to help with severe pain. However, taking morphine with a prescription or with alcohol or similar drugs can be dangerous.
Oxycontin: Oxycontin, or oxycodone, is a strong painkiller. People often misuse it, and many who misuse oxycontin might later turn to heroin.
Hydrocodone: Hydrocodone is another opioid painkiller. It’s often misused, even though it’s prescribed for moderate to severe pain.