More Facts About Oxycontin Brett Morgan

Street Names OXY’s OXIES O’s Oxycoffins

Long Term Effects Tolerance – must take higher doses to get a high Physical Dependence & Addiction – the body adapts to presence of oxycontin and if slowed or stopped intake, withdrawal symptoms occur

Short Term Effects Constipation Sedation Dry Mouth Sweating Taking a large dose can cause severe respiratory depression, which can lead to death

Psychological Side Effects Hallucinations Confusion Fainting Dizziness Drowsiness Mood Changes Loss of Appetite

Oxycontin Addiction? Need Help? When you become addicted to oxycontin, you cannot stop by yourself Addiction causes: – Physical, – Mental, – Financial, – And Social Harm CALL ( ) or ( ) FOR HELP!!!

Is Oxycontin Illegal? Oxycontin is only legal by a doctor’s prescription for treatment of moderate to severe pain