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Over 4 million Americans are currently using prescription pain relievers (Opiates) non-medically. The abuse of pain relievers has increased at a much more rapid rate when compared to other drugs of misuse. Opiate drugs are highly addictive and are used illicitly (Illegally) to achieve a state of euphoria or “high”.
Common prescription pain relievers (opiates): Darvon, Codeine, Demerol, Vicodin, Loracet, Morphine, Oxycontin, Percodan, Percocet, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, Vicoprofen, Lortab
Some of the other potential short-term effects of prescription pain reliever abuse can include:
• Slurred speech
• Staggering or becoming clumsy
• Unusual sweating
• Nausea,Vomiting
• Dilated or constricted pupils
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Constipation
Potential signs of prescription pain reliever overdose:
• Slow or difficult breathing, or not breathing at all
• Unconsciousness
• Coma
• Convulsions
• Cold, clammy skin
• Pinpoint pupils
• Death
Potential long-term effects of prescription pain reliever abuse:
• Tolerance for pain relievers, meaning a normal, safe dose no longer controls pain.
• A greater risk for abusing or becoming addicted to other drugs, especially in young people.
• Damage to a person’s brain and his or her ability to learn, especially if the person abusing pain relievers is young.
• Addiction to pain relievers.
Signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal:
• Psychological pain
• Restlessness
• Muscle and bone pain
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Cold flashes
What is Heroin?
• Heroin is a morphine derivative that was first synthesized in 1874; it was first widely used in medicine in the early part of the 21st century until the addictive potential was recognized.
• Heroin has many street names including: smack, horse, H, junk or scag. It is the most commonly abused narcotic.
• Heroin is generally injected or inhaled. It can be mixed with tobacco or marijuana and smoked in a pipe or cigarette
• Many heroin abusers also abuse other drugs in conjunction with heroin
Consequences/Effects of Heroin use on an Individual
• Dry itchy skin/infections
• Constricted pupils
• Dependence/addiction
• Respiratory paralysis
• Slow or irregular heart beat
• Reduced sex drive
• Death from accidental overdose
What is the behavioral impact of a Heroin addiction?
• Generally devastating
• Incapable of concentration, learning and clear thought
• Indifferent to consequences
• Antisocial
• Self-destructive behavior
• Illegal behavior to support habit
