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  Narcan is a popular brand name version of naloxone— an opiate antagonist used to treat and reverse the symptoms associated with opiate overdose.  Although Narcan is considered a prescription

  The opiate painkiller tramadol is less potent, and has less potential for abuse, than most drugs in its class. This does not, however, make it completely safe or non-addictive.

  Taking tramadol likely served you well for some period of time to relieve acute or moderate to severe chronic pain. Or, you could have been abusing the drug and

Ativan (lorazepam) is a popular, brand-name benzodiazepine from a class of drugs primarily used to treat anxiety disorders. The fast-acting medication—which is available as a pill or intravenous injection—is also

  Dilaudid is the brand name for hydromorphone, a powerful opiate pain reliever. The narcotic medication is primarily prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain and works by

  Lortab is a partial opiate pain reliever chemically composed of hydrocodone and acetaminophen— ingredients commonly used to relieve the moderate to severe pain associated with cancer, surgical recovery, or

  Valium, a popular brand name of the benzodiazepine (benzo) diazepam, is a Schedule IV prescription medication used primarily for the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is also used for

Percocet is a brand-name opiate commonly prescribed to alleviate moderate to severe pain. Classified as a Schedule 11 narcotic by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the drug demonstrates a high

  “Ultram,” or “Ultracet,” is the brand name for the narcotic painkiller medication tramadol, which is an opioid analgesic drug. Thought to be safer and less addictive than other opiate