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Opioid Use Disorders

Opioids come in many forms as legal prescriptions and illicit drugs. Commonly prescribed opioid medications and their brand and generic names include:
  • Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
  • Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet)
  • Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
  • Oxymorphone (Opana, Numorphan, Numorphone)
  • Codeine
  • Fentanyl
  • Morphine (Kadian, Avinza)
  • Methadone
In many cases legal prescription use has led to illegal prescription abuse and/or heroin use. Although heroin is an opioid, it is not a medication. Any of these opioids can be abused, leading to increased tolerance (a need for a higher dose of opioids to achieve the desired effect or diminished effect with the same amount of an opioid) or withdrawal symptoms when opioid use is discontinued.

An Individual May Be Diagnosed With an Opioid Use Disorder if 2 or More of the Following Criteria Exist:

  • Frequently taking opioids in larger amounts or for longer durations than intended.
  • Showing persistent desire and unsuccessful efforts to reduce or control opioid usage.
  • Spending much time on activities that are necessary to obtain an opioid, use it, or recover from its effects.
  • Displaying an intense desire or craving to use opioids.
  • Failing to fulfill major roles or obligations at work, school, or home because of frequent opioid use.
  • Continuously using opioids despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of opioids.
  • Giving up or reducing important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of opioid use.
  • Frequently using opioids in situations in which it is physically hazardous.
  • Continuously using opioids despite being aware of persistent or recurrent physical or psychological issues caused or exacerbated by opioids.
  • Showing signs of opioid tolerance.
  • Displaying withdrawal symptoms.

Success Story

My first contact with Tadiso was in 2014, when I became a patient. I was not a model patient, but the counseling I received from Tadiso staff members and my involvement with NA, laid the foundation for my recovery. I have been free from illicit substances since 9/23/2014. Tadiso was a very instrumental part of my recovery journey, and I am forever grateful to Tadiso for helping me along the way.
In 2019, I applied for a Recovery Support Specialist position which allowed me to help others living with opioid use disorder.