1. Vicodin – A highly effective but highly addictive narcotic, Vicodin is used as a severe pain reliever. Many patients who use this drug find themselves dependent on its euphoric effect, even after a short period of usage. Consult your doctor for alternatives if possible, or watch dosage carefully.

2. Oxycodone – Used as a moderate to severe pain reliever, Oxycodone does not tend to carry with it as heavy an addiction as Vicodin, but still can create a dependency. It has been known to have significant withdrawal symptoms that can encourage abuse to decrease the symptoms.

3. Demerol – This drug was designed to be as effective as morphine, but without the dangerous addictive properties. This, unfortunately, was not the case as it has been determined that Demerol is less effective than morphine and still carries highly addictive qualities. In fact, because of its short duration of effectiveness, Demerol requires a large amount in order to maintain its euphoric effects. It is no longer used as often, but is still used for particular cases involving pain and muscle spasms.