opiate effects on the brain.

"Methadone, heroin, Vicodin, Oxycontin are full opioid agonists. They go for it and hold on to that receptor site. Suboxen, or Buprenorphine, is a partial agonist. It holds on partially," says Dr. Lasher. "Holding on enough to satisfy the craving, without creating a high, and allowing the addict to ease off."

Debbie says it worked for her, "It helped. It took away the discomfort of withdrawals."

Debbie, not her real name, says she started using pain killers, especially Vicodin, recreationally with her friends.

"It seems to me it's taken the place of marijuana. It's the new experimental drug. It's amazing," says Dr. Richard Guzetta.

And, it's not just kids. Jason is 34-years-old. He's a former police officer he was injured on the job and was given Vicodin forLife Is Beautiful Festival (Day 2)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 27: A general view of atmosphere during day 2 of the Life Is Beautiful Festival on October 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Life Is Beautiful Festival - Day 2

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 27: Festival goers attend day 2 of the Life Is Beautiful Festival on October 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Life Is Beautiful Festival - Day 2

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 27: A general view of atmosphere during day 2 of the Life Is Beautiful Festival on October 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Life Is Beautiful Festival - Day 2

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 27: Chef Scott Conant (L) and singer ZZ Ward attend