Oxycontin This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program 1

What is Oxycontin? Brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain reliver) -- a narcotic Brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain reliver) -- a narcotic Available by prescription only Available by prescription only Used to treat moderate to severe pain when around- the-clock analgesic is needed for an extended period of time Used to treat moderate to severe pain when around- the-clock analgesic is needed for an extended period of time 2

What Does It Look Like? Oxycontin is available in tablet form in five doses Oxycontin is available in tablet form in five doses Comes in five different colors depending on dosage Comes in five different colors depending on dosage 3

How It Appears 4

What are some of the signs that a person is using oxycontin? Nausea Nausea Vomiting Vomiting Mild itching Mild itching Loss of appetite Loss of appetite Weakness Weakness 5

Some Short-term Effects Constipation Constipation Sedation Sedation Dizziness Dizziness Headache Headache Dry mouth Dry mouth Sweating Sweating Death Death 6

Some Long-term Effects Slow/irregular/shallow breathing, dizziness upon standing, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, uncontrolled muscle movements (tremors), vision changes Slow/irregular/shallow breathing, dizziness upon standing, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, uncontrolled muscle movements (tremors), vision changes Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing 7

What is the DEA Federal Classification Schedule for oxycontin? Oxycontin is a DEA Federal Classification Schedule II drug, which is based on amount in possession and previous offenses. 8

Penalties for Possession Based on amount in possession and previous offenses Based on amount in possession and previous offenses Up to individual states to set penalties Up to individual states to set penalties Many states have launched efforts to curb illegal use Many states have launched efforts to curb illegal use 9

As a member of CAP, what should you do if you know someone who is using oxycotin? Notify one of the following: Deputy Commander for Cadets / Cadet Programs Officer Chaplain / Moral Leadership Officer Unit Commander 10

Why do people use oxycontin? Do not realize it will interact with other prescription drugs. It is readily available from their parents. Want to see what will happen. Easily obtained by stealing from parents or friend's parents. In the mix at a “Skittles” parties. 11

What are some of the ways you can say “No” to drugs without isolating yourself? Naw. I’m okay. Ain’t no way, José! Nah, Dude. That’s whack! 12

Summary Oxycontin can cause death Oxycontin can cause death Even casual use can cause dependence and tolerance Even casual use can cause dependence and tolerance Is the use of an illegally obtained drug worth putting yourself and family through this type of tragedy? Is the use of an illegally obtained drug worth putting yourself and family through this type of tragedy? Other exciting activities and organizations can provide you with a natural “high” Other exciting activities and organizations can provide you with a natural “high” 13

Lesson Plan Resources Oxycontin by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Oxycontin by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Available on Available on U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Available on Available on 14

Don’t march with these guys, say NO to drugs! DEAD MEN WALKING 15