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 Painkillers are powerful drugs that interfere with the nervous system’s transmission of the never signals we perceive as pain. The most commonly abused.

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3  Painkillers are powerful drugs that interfere with the nervous system’s transmission of the never signals we perceive as pain. The most commonly abused painkillers are, oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone, and propoxyphene. Symptoms:  Constipation  Nausea  Vomiting  Dizziness  Confusion  Addiction  Respiratory Depression  Heart Attack  Coma  Death

4  Painkillers can lead to a physical dependence or the body adapts to the presence of the substance.  The body can even build up a tolerance, so each time they take the drug the need a higher dose to get the same feeling

5 Symptoms of withdrawal: Restlessness Muscle and bone pain Insomnia Diarrhea Vomiting Cold flashes with goose bumps Involuntary leg movements

6 Refuse Explain Avoid Leave


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