Opioids are a powerful class of naturally occurring and synthetic drugs. These drugs are widely used for their pain management capabilities and are commonplace in the management of moderate and severe (and often chronic) pain. However, due to how opioids affect the body, opioids can cause sedative and euphoria-inducing effects, making them a target of abuse. As a result, the illegal types of opioids (heroin, fentanyl) and legal varieties (codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone) have become popular recreational drugs. Opiates or opioids are drugs used to treat pain. welevelup.com/treatment/