Narcotic abuse can involve illegal opiates such as heroin or from the abuse of prescription medications such as opiates (pain medication: hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine). Overuse of prescription pain medications can often be referred to "prescription medication abuse". Taking narcotics for an extended period of time may lead to tolerance and increased doses to alleviate pain. Abruptly stopping the medication will cause withdrawal symptoms-this is narcotic dependence. Addiction is elevated narcotic abuse that becomes compulsive and self-destructive. Complications of intravenous narcotic abuse include infections such as HIV, hepatitis and organ failure. Abuse of any narcotic can lead to loss of job and alienation from loved ones.