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Studies into the dependence liability of Ultram show that patients are no more likely to abuse the drug than normal NSAIDs. Despite these claims, it is apparent in community practice that dependence to this agent may occur, but in higher doses and long-term usage. However, this dependence liability is considered relatively low by health authorities, such that tramadol is classified as a Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicine in Australia, rather than as a Schedule 8 Controlled Drug like opioids (Rossi, 2004).
However, due to the possibility of convulsions at high doses, recreational use is very dangerous. Tramadol can however, via agonism of ยต opioid receptors, produce effects similar to those of other opioids (e.g., morphine or hydrocodone), although not nearly as intense due to tramadol’s much lower affinity for the receptor.