Tramadol: drug abuse

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic (painkiller) that is frequently prescribed to manage moderate to severe levels of pain—such as that experienced after surgery or in chronic conditions like arthritis. It is commonly marketed under one of its brand names, Ultram.
Is Tramadol Harmful?
This drug – while somewhat atypical with its activity as an opioid – still elicits its narcotic properties via the brain's opioid receptors. Similar to other drugs in this class of substances, some people may be at risk for addiction if they
Use it for a long period of time.
Take larger doses than recommended.
Take it more frequently than has been prescribed.