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 4 th 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

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