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Prescription Drug Abuse

Opioids and Morphine Derivatives

Opioids are drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain, but can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms. They are available as tablets, capsules, liquid or skin patches.

Some of the well-known brand and street names are:

Brand Names

  • Demerol
  • Duramorph
  • Empirin with Codeine
  • Fiorinal with Codeine
  • Robitussin AC
  • Roxanol
  • Tylenol with Codeine

Street Names

  • Captain Cody
  • Cody
  • Demmies
  • Doors & Fours
  • Loads
  • M
  • Miss Emma
  • Monkey
  • Pain Killer
  • Pancakes & Syrup
  • Schoolboy
  • White Stuff
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Updated: 2025