Opioids, a family of drugs that have effects similar to those of opium or morphine, can be addictive. Addiction is when a person craves a drug and seeks it out despite potential harm. Opioids include:
- Codeine
- Fentanyl (including brand name Duragesic)
- Oxycodone (including brand name OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Tylox, and Roxicet))
- Morphine (including brand name MS Contin)
- Meperidine (including brand name Demerol)
- Hydrocodone (including brand name Vicodin and Lortab)
- Hydromorphone (including brand name Dilaudid)