The amount of data in our world has been exploding, and analyzing large data
sets—so-called big data—will become a key basis of competition, underpinning
new waves of productivity growth, innovation, and consumer surplus, according
to research by MGI and McKinsey's Business Technology Office.
Leaders in every sector will have to grapple with the implications of big
data, not just a few data-oriented managers. The increasing volume and detail
of information captured by enterprises, the rise of multimedia, social media,
and the Internet of Things will fuel exponential growth in data for the
foreseeable future.
Deep analytical talent: Where are they now?
1. Data have swept into every industry and business function and are now an
important factor of production, alongside labor and capital.
2. There are five broad ways in which using big data can create value.
First, big data can unlock significant value by making information
transparent and usable at much higher frequency.
Second, as organizations create and store more transactional data in digital
form, they can collect more accurate and detailed performance information on
everything from product inventories to sick days, and therefore exposes
variability and boost performance. Leading companies are using data collection
and analysis to conduct controlled experiments to make better management
decisions; others are using data for basic low-frequency forecasting to
high-frequency now-casting to adjust their business levers just in time.
Third, big data allows ever-narrower segmentation of customers and therefore
much more precisely tailored products or services.
Fourth, sophisticated analytics can substantially improve decision-making.
Finally, big data can be used to improve the development of the next generation
of products and services. For instance, manufacturers are using data obtained
from sensors embedded in products to create innovative after-sales service
offerings such as proactive maintenance.
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3. The use of big data will become a key basis of competition and growth for
individual firms. From the standpoint of competitiveness and the potential
capture of value, all companies need to take big data seriously. In most
industries, established competitors and new entrants alike will leverage
data-driven strategies to innovate, compete, and capture value from deep and
up-to-real-time information.
4. The use of big data will underpin new waves of productivity growth and
consumer surplus.
5. While the use of big data will matter across sectors, some sectors are
set for greater gains.
6. There will be a shortage of talent necessary for organizations to take
advantage of big data.
By 2018, the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000
people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 million managers and analysts
with the know-how to use the analysis of big data to make effective decisions.
7. Several issues will have to be addressed to capture the full potential of
big data.
Acamprosate helps recovering
alcoholics stay sober by maintaining the chemical balance of the brain.
Acamprosate must be combined with therapy and complete abstinence from alcohol
to remain effective. There is also evidence that acamprosate protects against
neuron death caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Actiq
Actiq is the brand name for
fentanyl citrate, which is a narcotic used for the treatment of pain. This
particular narcotic is used primarily for cancer patients who experience pain
that is not relieved by other types of medications.
Adderall is a medication that is
given to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Adderall can be habit-forming and is
usually given in conjunction with therapy or other treatment. It comes in
tablet form and is taken by mouth.
Alcohol is an intoxicating substance
made from the fermentation of sugar, starch, and yeast. Consumption of it
depresses the central nervous system. Alcohol is quickly absorbed and
affects the body’s neurotransmitters, resulting in enhanced or depressed
sensations and moods.
Alprazolam is a medication used to
treat anxiety and panic disorders. It can also be used to treat depression or
pre-menstrual syndrome and may be habit-forming. This medication decreases
levels of abnormal excitement in the brain.
Ambien is a brand name of the drug
zolpidem. It is commonly used as a short-term treatment for insomnia, and it
can also be used to treat certain brain disorders. Ambien effectively initiates sleep, but
does not effectively maintain sleep.
Amobarbital
Amobarbital is a
barbiturate-derived medication used as an injection before anesthesia prior to
surgery, as short-term treatment for insomnia or anxiety relief. It has
sedative and analgesic effects and if taken for extended periods of time,
dependence can occur.
Amphetamine
Amphetamines are psychoactive drugs
that stimulate the central nervous system. They increase the release of
dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain while inhibiting reuptake.
Amphetamines are prescribed for several conditions, but they are also abused
illegally.
Amytal
Amytal is a strong sedative used to
treat sleeping disorders like insomnia. It affects the nervous system by
inducing drowsiness, eventually allowing the user to sleep. Because of its
strength, it is prescribed only for short periods of time.
Anexsia
Anexsia is a brand name used for
the combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. This narcotic drug is used
for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Acetaminophen is used to increase
the effectiveness of the hydrocodone.
Antabuse
Antabuse is a brand name of the
drug disulfiram, which prevents the breakdown of dopamine. It is used to treat
chronic alcoholism by causing sensitivity to alcohol. Antabuse is a possible
treatment for cocaine dependence.
Ativan is a brand name for lorazepam,
which is a benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety, epilepsy, IBS, and
several other conditions. Low doses have sedative effects, whereas high doses
can be hypnotic. It decreases activity in the brain for relaxation.
Avinza
Avinza is a morphine sulfate
extended-release capsule administered once a day. It is used to relieve
moderate to severe chronic, long-term, noncancerous pain in adults requiring
around-the-clock pain relief. Avinza is used to treat osteoarthritis and
lower-back pain.
Biocodone
Biocondone is a brand name
medication that contains the narcotic opioid drug hydrocodone. It is most
commonly prescribed to treat patients with moderate to severe pain. Side
effects can include itching, nausea, drowsiness, and vomiting.
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is a drug that causes
effects similar to methadone and heroin. When given at low doses, it can help
individuals addicted to opioids avoid withdrawal symptoms. The drug is
available as a tablet to be placed under the tongue.
Butalbital
Butalbital is a barbiturate, which
reduces anxiety and promotes relation. It is combined with acetaminophen and
sometimes caffeine, and it is prescribed to treat tension headaches or other
serious headaches. Butalbital is not available by itself. It may cause
dependency.
Butorphanol
Butorphanol is a drug most commonly
used to manage pain. It is a common treatment for sufferers of migraine
headaches. Studies have shown that women typically feel more pain relief from
this drug than men.
Campral
Campral is a brand name for
acamprosate, a medicine given to people who have formerly consumed alcohol to
help them avoid drinking again. While it does not prevent withdrawal symptoms,
it does help the brain function normally again.
Carisoprodol
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant
commonly prescribed for muscle injuries such as strains or sprains. Taken as a
pill by mouth, the main side effect may be an upset stomach and should be taken
with food or milk.
Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat
the effects of alcohol withdrawal as well as the symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome. To be effective it must be taken regularly; however, it can be
habit-forming. Chloridiazepoxide should not be taken for more than four months.
Clonazepam is a medication used to
help control seizures. It also can be prescribed to alleviate panic attacks.
This drug works by decreasing electrical activity in the brain. It may take
several weeks to see improvement of symptoms.
Clonidine
Clonidine is an antihypertensive
used in the treatment of high blood pressure, ADHD, and dysmenorrhea, among
other conditions. It relaxes blood vessels and decreases a person’s heart rate.
Clonidine is taken orally in tablet form and is often combined with other medications.
Cocaine is a stimulant drug and is very
addictive. The three routes of administration for cocaine are snorting,
injecting, and smoking. It stimulates the brain by releasing dopamine, which
causes the user to feel pleasure.
Codeine
Codeine is a prescription pain
reliever that is classified as an antitussive and opiate analgesic. This
narcotic suppresses coughing, and it alters the body’s perception of pain by
mimicking natural endorphins. It is taken in pill or liquid form.
Concerta
Concerta is a branded version of
methylphenidate. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of ADHD. It is
sometimes used to treat narcolepsy. It is part of the central nervous stimulant
drug family. It’s available in chewable, pill, and liquid form.
Crack cocaine is freebase cocaine.
It produces an immediate high and is considered a highly addictive stimulant. Crack cocaine can produce
psychological effects that include intense feelings of euphoria, increased
energy, insomnia, paranoia, and more.
Crystal Meth is one of the street
names for methamphetamine. It is a powerful stimulant that speeds up the
central nervous system and the effects can last from 6-12 hours depending on
the method of use.
Damason-P
Damason-P is a prescription pain
reliever that contains a combination of aspirin and hydrocodone. The aspirin
reduces fevers and inflammation while the hydrocodone alters the nervous
system’s response to pain. This drug is classified as a narcotic and can be
habit-forming.
Darvocet
Darvocet is a combination of
acetaminophen and propoxyphene. It is used to treat pain and to reduce fevers.
In large doses it can be harmful or fatal. This drug was removed from the
United States market in November 2010 by FDA request.
Darvon
Darvon is a pharmaceutical-grade
pain reliever that contains propoxyphene, caffeine, and aspirin. The FDA
withdrew approval of this opioid in 2010 due to the dangers of propoxyphene, as
it can have negative effects on the heart.
Demerol
Demerol is a brand name for
meperidine, which is a pain reliever in the narcotics category. This medication
is used for pain that is moderate to severe. It is similar to morphine, which
can be extremely habit-forming.
Depade
Depade is used as an
addiction-recovery medication to help patients avoid taking drugs or drinking
alcohol. This drug is an opiate antagonist, which means it works in the brain
to prevent opiate effects and reduce the desire to take opiates.
Desoxyn
Desoxyn is a brand name for
methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is a stimulant drug that causes appetite
suppression and is sometimes used to treat obesity in patients who have had
unsuccessful outcomes with other treatments. Desoxyn is also used to treat
ADHD.
Dexedrine
Dexedrine is a brand name of the
drug dextroamphetamine, which produces feelings of wakefulness, focus,
decreased fatigue, and decreased appetite. It is commonly used to treat ADHD
and narcolepsy, and it may be used to treat obesity and certain types of depression.
Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is used to
increase alertness and focus, as well as to reduce appetite and fatigue. This
drug makes up approximately 75 percent of the ADHD treatment Adderall. It also
treats narcolepsy, treatment-resistant depression, and exogenous obesity.
Dextromethorphan (DXM)
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is widely
used in over-the-counter cough syrups. It works by affecting the part of the
brain that controls coughing. DXM is part of the antitussive family of drugs.
It can cause dizziness and stomach discomfort.
Dextropropoxyphene
Dextropropoxyphene is a type of
medication that is used to treat mild pain. This analgesic is in the opioid
drug category, and is also used for its local anesthetic and anti-tussive
effects. It can be found under the brands Darvon and Darvocet.
Dextrostat
Dextrostat is a brand name for
dextroamphetamine, which is a stimulant used in the treatment of ADHD. It can
increase blood pressure and depress the respiratory system while altering the
brain’s natural chemicals. This amphetamine has high potential for dependence
and abuse.
Di-Gesic
Di-Gesic is the trade name for the
analgesic dextropropoxyphene. It is an opioid used to treat mild pain. The
medication is no longer used in Europe and the United States because it was
linked to arrhythmias and fatal overdoses.
Diazepam
Diazepam is used to treat muscle
spasms, anxiety disorder, and seizures. It also prescribed to control agitation
caused by the withdrawal of alcohol. Diazepam is taken by mouth in tablet,
extended-release capsule or liquid concentrate form.
Dicodid
Dicodid is a trade name for
hydrocodone, an opioid that acts as both a narcotic analgesic and an
antitussive. In addition to managing and relieving moderate to severe pain,
Dicodid may also be used as a cough suppressant.
Dilaudid
Dilaudid is a brand name for the
narcotic pain reliever hydromorphone. It works in the brain by increasing
tolerance to moderate or severe pain, so it is often used after surgery.
Dilaudid is available in liquid or tablet form.
Disulfiram
Disulfiram is a medication used to
treat chronic alcoholism. It works by causing unpleasant side effects when
alcohol is consumed, such as headache, vomiting, chest pain and anxiety. It
comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth.
Duodin
Duodin is also known as
hydrocodone, which is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from codeine and
thebaine. It is used to relieve pain and suppress coughs. It is administered
orally in tablet, capsule or syrup form.
Duragesic
Duragesic is an opiate analgesic
applied as a skin patch. It is a brand of fentanyl patches, which are used to
treat chronic and severe pain that does not lessen considerably with other
narcotics. The medication can be habit forming.
Duramorph
Duramorph is an injected form of morphine.
It is a narcotic pain reliever typically given in a clinic or hospital to
relieve severe pain. Some patients may be able to give themselves injections at
home.
Ecstasy is the street name for the drug
MDMA. MDMA is a synthetic psychoactive drug that induces feelings of euphoria,
increased energy, and emotional warmth in the user. It is taken orally as a
capsule or tablet.
Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a potent narcotic
analgesic that is used to treat severe or breakthrough pain. It is
approximately 100 times more potent than morphine. It is often used in operating
rooms, in intensive care units, and for treatment of cancer pain.
Fioricet
Fioricet is a combination of three
active ingredients: caffeine, acetaminophen, and butalbital. This medication is
taken orally and can be habit forming. It is usually used to treat migraine
headaches. It can cause an upset stomach and should be taken with food.
Fiorinal
Fiorinal is a medication that
contains aspirin, caffeine, and butalbital. Butalbital is a barbiturate.
Fiorinal is most commonly used to treat tension headaches and is sometimes used
to treat migraines. Butalbital is habit-forming and can lead to dependency.
Flunitrazepam
Flunitrazepam is a potent hypnotic
and sedative drug most commonly known as Rohypnol. It is used medically to
treat severe insomnia on a short-term basis. Non-medically, it is commonly
known as a date rape drug.
GHB
GHB, which is short for gamma
hydroxybutyrate, is a pharmacological substance that was approved to treat
narcolepsy. The odorless powder or liquid is often used illegally for intoxication,
as it affects the brain’s GABA receptors and depresses the central nervous
system.
Halcion
Halcion is a brand name for
triazolam, which is a benzodiazepine. This medication is generally used as a
short-term treatment for insomnia. It acts as a sedative and hypnotic, and it
has a calming effect on the mind and body.
Hash
Hashish, often referred to as hash,
is a product of the cannabis plant. Prepared from marijuana buds, hash is
commonly burned and inhaled. The effects are often many times more potent than
those of unprocessed marijuana buds.
Heroin is an addictive recreational drug
known to induce feelings of intense relaxation and euphoria. It is an opioid
derived from morphine, which is derived from the opium poppy. Heroin can be
injected, smoked, snorted, or taken orally.
Hycodan
Hycodan is a brand name version of
hydrocodone bibartate that is mixed with homatropine methylbromide. This drug
is an antitussive and analgesic that reduces coughing. Too much hycodan can
cause breathing difficulties. This drug can be physically and mentally addictive.
Hydrococet
Hydrococet is the brand name for
the generic drug hydrocodone. Hydrococet is a narcotic pain reliever that is
approximately two-thirds as powerful as oxycodone. Hydrococet is an addictive
drug and is among one of the most abused drugs.
Hydrocodone is only available as a
component in other medications. It is an opiate analgesic that can control pain
as well as minimize coughing. It is taken orally and is available in many
forms, including as a tablet and syrup.
Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone is an opioid narcotic
drug that is a derivative of morphine. It is medically used as an alternative
to morphine to relieve chronic or severe pain. It is also commonly known as
Palladone and Dilaudid.
Inhalant
An inhalant is a chemical vapor
that is inhaled through the mouth or nose. It can be classified as volatile solvents,
gases, aerosol sprays, and nitrites. The effects of inhalants range from an
alcohol-like intoxication and intense euphoria to vivid hallucinations.
Kadian
Kadian is a brand name for the
generic drug morphine sulfate. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Kadian is classified as a narcotic pain reliever and an opioid. Kadian can be
habit-forming.
Kapanol
Kapanol is made of morphine sulfate
and is used to treat acute and chronic pain. It is a member of the opioid
analgesic drug group. It is available in capsule form. Kapanol can cause
drowsiness.
Ketamine
Originally developed as a general
anesthetic, ketamine is a form of PCP. Ketamine causes its user to have a
dissociative experience from his surroundings and himself. In controlled mediums,
the drug is also used as an anesthetic for humans and animals.
Klonopin, the brand name for
clonazepam, is used to control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. It
decreases abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Klonopin is also prescribed to treat
panic attacks by relieving anxiety.
LSD
LSD is the abbreviation for
lysergic acid diethylamide. LSD, or acid as it is usually called, is a drug
that causes several psychological effects including hallucinations. It isn’t
addictive and is commonly taken orally, via things like sugar cubes or blotter
paper.
Laudanum
Laudanum is an alcoholic narcotic
mixture that generally contains 10 percent opium, or the equivalent of 1
percent morphine. Commonly available without a prescription until the early
20th century, its use is limited now to severe cases of pain and other
conditions.
Levacetylmethadol
(LAAM)
Levacetylmethadol (LAAM) is an
opioid analgesic and used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It is
administered in conjunction with counseling and other rehabilitative measures.
Only treatment programs have approval to administer levacetylmethadol in the
U.S.
Librium
Librium is a brand name for
chlordiazepoxide, which is used to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and
IBS. It reduces anxiety and agitation by depressing the central nervous system.
Librium is classified as a benzodiazepine and can be habit forming.
Lorazepam is an antianxiety
medication that works by slowing brain activity. Often marketed under the names
Ativan and Temesta, lorazepam is also helpful in
treating insomnia, epilepsy, and nausea caused by cancer treatments. This drug
can be habit-forming.
Lorcet
Lorcet is a narcotic analgesic that
is combined with acetaminophen, a non-narcotic pain reliever. Patients should
avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medication as it can
increase the amount of drug in the bloodstream.
Lortab
Lortab is a brand name of a pill
that combines the drugs hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is commonly given to
patients to relieve moderate to severe pain. Common side effects include an
upset stomach, nausea, and dizziness.
Luminal
Luminal is a brand name of the drug
phenobarbital. This drug has sedative and hypnotic effects, but it is most
commonly used as an anticonvulsant to treat patients who suffer from any type
of seizures.
MS Contin
MS Contin is a version of morphine
for oral use. It is available in liquid and tablet forms. This drug is used to
control moderate to severe pain. It can be habit-forming. MS Contin should be
taken with plenty of liquid.
MSIR
MSIR is the brand name for morphine
sulfate immediate release. It is an opiate narcotic analgesic known as
morphine. MSIR is a pain reliever often used by cancer patients to relieve
long-term moderate to severe pain.
Marijuana, also called cannabis, is a
psychoactive drug that is most often smoked. The chemical compound
tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC, is the major psychoactive
element of cannabis. Marijuana is controversially used to
treat some common medical conditions.
Meperidine
Meperidine is a habit-forming narcotic
pain reliever that is often compared to morphine. This medication is used to
treat pain that is considered moderate to severe. It can also be found under
the brand name, Demerol.
Mescaline
Mescaline is a naturally occurring
psychedelic drug found in the peyote cactus. Mescaline visually distorts the
user’s vision. It does not cause hallucinations, and tolerance is built with
continued use. Mescaline is illegal in the United States.
Methadone
Methadone is a narcotic analgesic
that is prescribed to help patients with withdrawal symptoms from illegal drug
use or to deal with severe pain. This medication can be habit-forming and may
be prescribed in decreasing amounts to alleviate additional withdrawal.
Methadrine
Methadrine is another name for
methamphetamine, an addictive stimulant. It causes brief increases in energy
and feelings of euphoria, but it also leads to cognitive impairment and
confusion. It has a high potential for abuse and addiction.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a stimulant that
is highly addictive and has a high potential for widespread abuse. This drug
affects the central nervous system and is also referred to as speed, ice,
crank, meth and crystal.
Methaqualone
Methaqualone is the generic term
for Quaaludes. It was initially marketed as a non-habit-forming substitute for
barbiturates, but it has slightly different properties and ultimately had a
high rate of abuse. This sedative-hypnotic drug can cause euphoric feelings and
sleepiness.
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate, also known under
the brand name Ritalin, is a medication used to help control the symptoms of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It can be habit-forming and is often
used in conjunction with therapy and counseling to obtain the best results.
Morphine
Morphine is an opiate analgesic
classified as a narcotic. The drug is derived from opium and used to relieve
severe pain. It impairs mental and physical functions, which can result in a
euphoric feeling and decreased hunger, among other effects.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms, often called Magic
Mushrooms, are a specific strain of fungi that contain the hallucinogens
psilocybin. It causes a distortion of the senses, which can be pleasurable or
terrifying, when the mushroom is consumed whole or brewed into tea.
Naltrexone
Naltrexone is an opioid receptor
antagonist used for the treatment of alcohol or drug dependency. Naltrexone is
available in tablet form or in an extended-release injection format and acts by
blocking the effects of opioids.
Nembutal
Nembutal is a brand name for
pentobarbital sodium, which is a part of the group of barbiturate drugs. This
medication is primarily used for the purpose of insomnia treatment for
short-term relief. It can also be used as a sedative before surgery.
Norco
Norco is a pharmaceutical-grade
pain reliever that contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. This medication is
classified as a narcotic and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The
acetaminophen boosts the effects of the hydrocodone, which is an opioid
analgesic.
Opium
Opium is a street drug that is
eaten, injected, or smoked. It is highly addictive and tolerance is quickly
developed in the user. It has analgesic effects and severe withdrawal symptoms
including nausea and chills.
Oramorph
Oramorph, most commonly known as morphine,
is an opioid drug used to treat chronic or severe pain. Oramorph has the
potential to be highly addictive and can cause physiological and physical
dependence that can result in difficult withdrawal.
Orlaam
Orlaam is a narcotic analgesic that
is prescribed as part of a treatment plan for recovery from illegal narcotic
drugs. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms. It is usually given in gradually
decreasing doses until the patient is drug-free.
OxyContin
OxyContin, generically known as
oxycodone, is a narcotic used for pain relief. It can be habit-forming. Side
effects include fatigue, dizziness, and fainting. It is available as a liquid,
tablet, extended-release tablet, and capsule. It can be taken with or without
food.
Oxycodone is a medication
prescribed to reduce and control pain. It is a narcotic that can be addictive.
An overdose of oxycodone can be fatal. Oxycodone is a
class B drug, meaning that it may be safe for use during pregnancy.
PCP
PCP is the abbreviation for
phencyclidine, an addictive drug with anesthetic, sedative, and hallucinogenic
effects. It is a white powder that can be dissolved in water or alcohol. PCP
can be smoked, snorted, injected, or taken orally.
Palladone
Palladone, also called
hydromorphone, is normally prescribed for pain relief and cough control. It is
available in liquid, tablet, and suppository form. Palladone can be
habit-forming. It can also cause an upset stomach; it should be taken with
food.
Panacet
Panacet is a drug used as a pain
medication and fever reducer. It contains hydrocodone, which is a narcotic pain
reliever, and acetaminophen, which is a non-narcotic pain reliever and fever
reducer. Panacet is most commonly swallowed in pill form.
Pentobarbital
Pentobarbital is a type of
barbiturate that works by slowing the brain and nervous system activity. It is
used to treat insomnia for short-term relief, and has been used for sedation before
surgery and as a treatment for seizures in an emergency.
Percocet is an analgesic that
contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodon, used in the management
and relief of moderate to severe pain. Percocet is typically used to deal with
non-chronic pain. The drug is usually not used for breakthrough pain.
Percodan
Percodan is a mixture of aspirin
and oxycodone. The aspirin reduces inflammation while the oxycodone serves as
an opiate analgesic. This drug is used to relieve moderate to severe pain, and
it can be habit forming.
Peyote
Peyote is a drug found in a small
spineless cactus. After eating peyote, the user experiences dream-like
hallucinations. The active ingredient in peyote is mescaline, and the effect
varies from person to person. Indigenous Americans often used peyote for
rituals.
Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital,also known as
Luminal, is a barbiturate. It is commonly used as an anticonvulsant to treat
patients with seizures. It can also be used to treat those experiencing acute
withdrawal from benzodiazepines, which can cause tremors and seizures.
Quaalude
Quaalude is a sedative drug that
was once prescribed for insomnia and as a muscle relaxant. It gained popularity
in the 1960s and 1970s as a recreational drug and is currently a drug that
cannot be prescribed by physicians.
ReVia
ReVia is classified as an opiate
antagonist. Also known as naltrexone, this drug is used to help people avoid
drinking and using drugs once they have stopped. It is available in tablet form
and used in conjunction with counseling.
Ritalin
Ritalin is one of the trade names
for the stimulant methylphenidate. It is commonly used for the treatment of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the sleep disorder narcolepsy.
Ritalin is available in tablet, capsule, and liquid form.
Rohypnol
Rohypnol is used to treat patients
in a pre-surgery situation and to treat insomnia. It can be used to reduce
muscle tension, to induce sedation, to reduce anxiety, and to prevent convulsions.
Rohyphnol causes partial amnesia.
Roxanol
Roxanol, also known as rectal
morphine, is an opiate analgesic that is used to relieve moderate to severe
pain. This medication comes in suppository form that must be inserted into the
rectum. This drug can be habit-forming.
Roxicodone
Roxicondone is an opium-derived
drug commonly used to treat patients that suffer from moderate to severe pain.
This drug is commonly used in formulations with other drugs, such as
acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to create brand name pharmaceuticals.
Ryzolt
Ryzolt is a brand name for
tramadol, which is a prescription pain reliever. It is classified as an opiate
agonist. Ryzolt is taken as a pill and mimics the effects of natural endorphins
to change the body’s perception of pain.
Secobarbital
Secobarbital is a barbiturate that
slows the activity of your nervous system and your brain. Its main uses are as
a pre-surgery sedative and as a short-term insomnia treatment to help you fall
asleep and stay asleep.
Seconal
Seconal is a brand name for
secobarbital, which is a prescription barbituate. It decreases activity in the
brain and is used to control seizures, insomnia, and severe anxiety. This medication
is taken orally as a pill.
Soma
Soma is the brand name for the drug
carisoprodol, which is a muscle relaxant. It is used as treatment for acute
back pain. Dependency and side effects of this drug are controversial and have caused
concern in some countries.
Speed
Speed is a slang term for
methamphetamine made from chemicals and over-the-counter ingredients. This
synthetic drug stimulates the central nervous system, resulting in a
short-lived euphoric feeling and an increased heart rate and breathing rate,
among other effects.
Steroids
Steroids are a class of drugs used
to stimulate certain functions in the body. Medicinally, steroids are
prescribed to stimulate cell production or a patient’s appetite. When combined
with hormones, steroids can be used as a contraceptive.
Stilnox
Stilnox is a brand name for
zolpidem, which is a drug that is used to treat insomnia for short-term relief.
Additionally, it can also be used for the treatment of some brain disorders.
This drug is an anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant.
Sublimaze
Sublimaze is a potent narcotic
analgesic that comes in injection form. It is commonly used in or after an
operative setting, such as during anesthesia or in the recovery room. It should
only be given by those trained specifically in its use.
Suboxone
Suboxone is an FDA-approved drug
used to supplement additional detox treatments for pain killer addictions. It
contains buprenorphine and naloxone. When used under the supervision of a
physician, this medicine can help an individual overcome an opioid dependence.
Subutex
Subutex is a brand name version of
buprenorphine that is used to treat an addiction to narcotics. This is an
opioid and is considered addictive. It must be taken as directed to avoid the
risk of serious injury or death.
Symtan
Symtan is a combination medication
used to treat symptoms of coughing associated with influenza or during a cold.
It contains a decongestant and a narcotic cough suppressant. This medication is
not recommended for patients under 6 years of age.
Temesta
Temesta is a brand name for
lorazepam, which is a type of medication that is used to treat anxiety, acute
seizures and insomnia. This benzodiazepine drug is a muscle relaxant, antiemetic,
anticonvulsant, sedative, amnesic and anxiolytic.
Tramadol is a member of the opiate
agonists drug family. Its primary use is pain relief, and it is administered in
tablet form. Tramadol can be habit-forming. Tramadol
dosage should be gradually decreased; abruptly stopping tramadol therapy can
have unpleasant side effects.
Tramal
Tramal is a centrally acting
analgesic. Tramal is typically used in the management of moderate to severe
pain and is effective on pain of all types. The drug has a low risk of dependency
and tends to provide relief quickly.
Triazolam
Triazolam is a drug that treats
insomnia, so you are better able to fall asleep and stay asleep. It is a part
of the benzodiazepines group, and works by affecting the unbalanced brain chemicals
that cause the sleeping problems.
Tussionex
Tussionex is a prescription
medication that contains a combination of hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine. The
hydrocodone suppresses coughing while the other active ingredient serves as an
antihistamine. It is used to relieve symptoms of colds and the flu.
Tylox
Tylox is a combination of
acetaminophen and oxycodone. It is a narcotic that can become addictive. This
drug is contraindicated for patients who are heavy drinkers or who suffer from
liver disease. Tylox can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Ultram
Ultram, also known as tramadol, is
used as a pain reliever similar to narcotics. It can help ease moderate to
severe pain and is often used to treat chronic pain. Ultram is available in
tablet form.
Valium is in a class of drugs called
benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety, seizures and muscle spasms. It
can be habit forming, so it should not be taken for an extended period of time.
Vicodin is a mixture of
acetaminophen and hydrocodone. This pharmaceutical pain reliever is classified
as a narcotic, as hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic. Vicodin depresses the central nervous
system and impairs mental and physical functions.
Vicoprofen
Vicoprofen is the brand name of the
combination drug that contains hydrocodone and ibuprofen. This narcotic and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug combination is used for the treatment of
severe pain as a short-term option for relief.
Vivitrol
Vivitrol is another name for a
naltrexone injection. It is prescribed in conjunction with psychological
counseling for patients recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. It reduces
the urge to drink or use drugs. It cannot be taken together with drugs or
alcohol.
Xanax is the name brand of the generic
drug alprazolam, which is a benzodiazepine. It is primarily used to prevent
anxiety and panic attacks, as well as anxiety caused by depression in some
patients, by altering the chemicals in the brain.
Xodol
Xodol is a combination of two pain
relievers known as hydrocodone and acetaminophen. The presence of acetaminophen
increases the effects of hydrocodone, which is classified as a narcotic pain
reliever. Xodol is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Zolpidem
Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic
medication used in the treatment of insomnia. It depresses the central nervous
system and decreases activity in the brain to cause drowsiness. The drug is
taken orally as a pill or spray.
Zydone
Zydone is an opiate that contains a
mixture of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and acetaminophen. Zydone is commonly used in
the management of pain ranging from moderate to moderately severe. The
substance should always be used under the direction of a physician.
