Like most of the drugs, opioid is primarily used as pain reliever. Fentanyl is a commonly used medicine to treat chronic pains, so as Morphine. Heroin is more popular as pain killer.

When you delve into the compositions of the recreational drugs, you will find the vibrant presence of all these opioid class drugs. The fertile brains have defined a new era by combining such drugs. The drug Cheese consists of Heroin and Diphenhydramine; China White contains Heroin and Fentanyl; Chocolate Rock contains Crack Cocaine and Heroin. There are hundreds of such examples.

Usage of opioid class drugs are highly addictive. Many people have been found to be in the habit of substance abuses and opioid perhaps heads the list.

The incorrigible effect of opioid class drugs on the central nervous system can create irreparable losses on your body and mind. The people with the habit of constant usage of opioid class drugs have been found to suffer from even respiratory depression or sedation. The effect of opioid on gastrointestinal tract may cause constipation and continuous acidic tendency. The drug addict may suffer from other related health problems.

Though drug addicts use Heroin or other opioid drugs mainly for recreational purposes, excessive usage can build up tremendous mental depression in the long run.

So, remain careful even about prescribed drugs!