Prescription drug misuse happens if you take a medicine in a way that is different from what the doctor prescribed. Misusing some drugs can lead to addiction.| medlineplus.gov
There are many pain relievers available. Read about over-the-counter vs. prescribed pain killers and how each might affect your health.| medlineplus.gov
Opiates or opioids are drugs used to treat pain. Opiates are derived from plants and opioids are synthetic drugs that have the same actions as opiates. The term narcotic refers to either type of drug.| medlineplus.gov