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OXYCODONE
Presented by:
Bob King, Ryan Noon, and Kira Picconne
WHAT IS OXYCODONE?• Opioid analgesic used for moderate
to severe pain
• Depressent of the CNS
• Made from thebaine found in Persian Poppy
• Metabolized by liver
• Street names include; killer, OC, OXY
• Made in tablet form in 5 doses • 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg, and 160mg
WHAT DOES IT DO?• Depresses the nerves in the CNS
• Creates sense of Euphoria
• Slows heart rate
• Long lasting high
COMMON WAYS TO TAKE IT
• Orally
• Injection
• Snorting
• Mixing/dissolving
• Smoking
LET’S TALK FACTS
• Oxycodone is the 4th most addictive drug
• Is equipotent to morphine
• 10 million people have used at least once
• Costs between $.50 - $1.00 per mg on the street• 40 mg Tablet costs between $25-$40
• Number of deaths in US has increased 300%+ since 1999
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
• Dizziness
• Extreme muscle fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Excessive sweating
• nausea
• DEATH
WHAT TO DO FOR ADDICTION
• Online resources
• Psychologists/Psychiatrists
• Drug treatment centers
REFERENCES• http://adamhscc.org/en-US/facts-oxycodone.aspx
• http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/drug-facts/oxycodone
• http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/media-guide/most-commonly-used-addictive-drugs
• http://www.patmoorefoundation.com/oxycontin-oxycodone-facts-about-usage-abuse-addiction-and-treatment
• http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/rxbrief/