Poor Man's Methadone

Loperamide, the generic name for the anti-diarrheal agent involved, is sometimes referred to as "the poor man's methadone." In large quantities, it induces a cheap, mild high and relieves withdrawal symptoms for drugs like hydrocodone, morphine or heroin.

A Pennsylvania man reportedly died after taking too much anti-diarrhea medication.

Medical examiners said this week that 29-year-old Arjun Patel's death in November was caused by loperamide poisoning, news station KDKA reported.

Those who purchase the drug over the counter should not take more than 8 mg a day