I take Darvocets from having 3 major spinal surgeries. They work for me because i like to be in my right mind. They are not strong but I can take them and then not take them so they are not as addictive as the things many have mentioned here. I cant take anything with codine in it I love my darvocets cause they work for me as much as I can take anyway and be able to drive. If you want to be some wacked out drugged out freak than you want something stronger...lol