What is an Opiate drug?
Opiate drugs are those derived from or made similar to chemicals found in poppy plants. Opium, heroin, morphine, oxycocet, oxycodone and codeine are all opiate drugs.

"I was prescribed the pills for a broken leg. But I started to use
more than I was told to take.

I had no idea what I was getting myself in to."

What are Opiate drugs used for?
Opiate drugs have been used throughout history for the relief of pain. They are commonly prescribed today for pain relief after surgery. Opiate drugs may also be prescribed for longer term relief of chronic pain.