Pain killers By: Lexi Holtz
Long term effects Heart damage and cardiovascular issues Increased likelihood heart attack If injected, blood-borne illness is possible. Also injection site infections if conditions are not sterile. Sleep apnea Sexual dysfunction
Short Term effects High, intensity differs by the way the drug is ingested. Sedation Delayed reactions Coma Itching Vomiting Drowsiness
Teen usage In 2007, 12% of Americans over 12 were using painkillers for non-medical use.] Numbers have rose to over 30% of students using painkillers for non-medical purposes.
Forms of Addiction Misuse of the drug (non-medical purposes) Using someone else's prescription
Legal issues for teens Your juvenile record can pop-up on a background check May cause difficulty getting public housing, employment, joining the military, admission/readmission for schools, and financial aid for college.
How to get help Medically supervised detox Inpatient drug rehab Outpatient treatment programs
Various “street names” Happy Pills Trail Mix (mixing various drugs) Jackpot (Fentanyl)
Other Infortmation Most people get a high by using a higher dose more frequently that prescribed Most get faster results by crushing the pills and snorting or injecting them Over 16,600 people die per year from an overdose of painkillers, 45 people per day For every death, 30 other people are admitted to the hospital
Examples of painkillers Ibuprofen Naproxen Aspirin Tramadol Morphine Hydrocodone Vicodin
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