RT Journal A1 Moreno MA, Furtner F, Rivara FP T1 ADolescent opioid abuse JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine YR 2012 FD September 1 VO 166 IS 9 SP 880 OP 880 DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2012.1765 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2012.1765 AB Opioids are drugs or medications that affect the opioid pain receptors in the body. These drugs and medications are sometimes called narcotics and include morphine and hydrocodone. They are also known by brand names such as Vicodin. Heroin is a recreational drug that is also an opioid.