Opioids and Morphine Derivatives: Short‑Term Effects
- Drowsiness or sleepiness
- Slowed breathing
- Constipation
- Unconsciousness
- Nausea
- Coma
- Death
Short‑term effects of opioids and morphine derivatives include:
Brand Names
- Actiq
- Dilaudid
- Duragesic
- Hysingla
- Lorcet
- Lortab
- Norco
- OxyContin
- Percocet
- Percodan
- RoxyBond
- Sublimaze
- Tylox
- Xtampza
- Zohydro
Street Names
- Apache
- China Girl
- China White
- Dance Fever
- Dillies
- Friend
- Goodfella
- Hillbilly Heroin
- Jackpot
- Juice
- Murder 8
- Oxy 80
- Oxycat
- Percs
- Perks
- Tango & Cash
- TNT
Opioids and Morphine Derivatives: Long‑Term Effects
Prolonged use or abuse of opioids can result in physical dependence and addiction. Withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting and cold flashes with goose bumps. Users may need larger doses to achieve the same high, increasing overdose risk.
For more information about the abuse of painkillers, see The Truth About Painkillers in this series of booklets.
A ‘friend’ of mine turned me on to oxys. I started with 40 mg tabs, then after a couple of months I bumped up to 60 mg. I was really addicted by this point, and started chewing them to get off quicker so I wouldn’t be sick. Had to have one in the morning when I got up or I’d be sick. Had to have another before noon. Then a couple more in the afternoon and evening. I knew I was hooked because I had to have them to function. I felt horrible without them. Not only physically, but I couldn’t deal with people or life without them. Then I went to 80 mg and my world came tumbling down. I started stealing from everyone I knew to get my fix.” —Charleen
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