Drug parties are popular in the United States. This time we will talk about oxycodone, a strong painkiller that acts like heroin and morphine. Young people fall into a state of euphoria, taking it, they do not realize what consequences it has for health and even life. It happens that “exci parties” end tragically. Will fashion reach Poland too?
On the Polish market there are several products containing oxycodone, i.e. oxycodone hydrochloride. They belong to the group of potent opioid drugs and are available only by prescription. These include: Oxycodone Vitabalance, OxyContin and Oxydolor. They are recommended in the treatment of cancer and postoperative pain. They belong to the same group of drugs as morphine, explains GP Dr. Cesarius Scibiorski in a commentary for Wprost.
How does oxycodone work?
As the expert points out, oxycodone has not only pain relief, but also a narcotic and highly addictive effect. In the human body, it binds to opioid receptors, causing their stimulation. Similar in action to morphine and heroin.
This drug caused the Opioid Crisis in the US. It began to be advertised for the treatment of all types of pain. The FDA intervened in this case, which indicated that this was not in line with medical knowledge. The U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has identified massive opioid abuse as the cause of death for at least 450,000 people. people,” points out Dr. Cesarius Scibiorski.
Why can taking this drug at parties be fatal?
As Dr. Cesarius Scibierski explains, there is an absolute ban on drinking alcohol while taking opioids. Such actions can lead to respiratory problems and even death. That is why drug games so often end tragically. It happens that young people even take several types of drugs and drink alcohol.
Side effects of opioid use:
The dosage of opioid drugs is determined by the doctor. The most commonly reported side effects include:
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constipation,
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nausea,
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dizziness,
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sudden mood swings
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sleep problems,
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rash and redness of the skin,
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difficulty urinating,
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decreased testosterone levels and temporary impotence.
Reasons for non-medical use of opioids
The reasons for using opioids are complex. One of the factors is the prevailing “fashion” for mind-altering substances, as well as the lack of assertiveness and inability to say “no” to a group of friends, which is often indicated by participants in games. That is why experts advise talking to children and preparing them so that they react correctly in such situations and do not succumb to the pressure of the environment.
Source: Wprost
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