Which substances are classified under the opiate category of HCFMMO?

The correct answer includes substances that are well recognized as opiates or opioids, delineating their categorization under the opiate category of HCFMMO (Healthcare Facility Managed Medication Oversight).

Heroin, Codeine, Fentanyl, Methadone, Morphine, and Opium all originate from the opium poppy or are synthetic versions of these naturally occurring substances. This classification is crucial as opiates are primarily used for pain relief but also have a high potential for abuse and dependence.

Heroin is a well-known illicit opioid, while Morphine and Opium are natural opiates used medically. Codeine is another naturally occurring opiate commonly prescribed for mild to moderate pain. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and Methadone, originally used for pain relief, is also employed in treating opioid dependence. Because all these substances share a common mechanism of action primarily focused on the opioid receptors in the brain, they are grouped under this category.

The other options include substances that do not fit the opiate classification, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, which are stimulants, and barbiturates, which are a different class of central nervous system depressants. This distinction is essential for understanding the