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Treatment Terms Re-ha-bil-i-tate: Restore to effectiveness or normal life by training. Ad-dic-tion: Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance. Drug: A chemical substance, such as a narcotic or hallucinogen, that affects the central nervous system, causing changes in behavior and often addiction. |
News ReleasesDangers of Oxycodone02/05/2010 Here is the factual data about a drug which has been a big problem in the U.S. for some years and is now becoming more prevalent in the UK. Oxycodone is a powerful painkiller. It is the principal ingredient found in Oxycontin, Percocet and Percodan. It is a legal narcotic drug available by prescription to treat severe pain. In pill form it is a controlled-release medication. When the drug is abused, it is crushed and snorted, chewed or mixed with water and injected- eliminating the time-release factor and providing a quick and intense rush to the brain. As powerful as heroin, Oxycodone affects the nervous system the same way. SHORT-TERM EFFECTS: Common side effects include constipation, nausea, sedation, dizziness, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, sweating and weakness. LONG-TERM EFFECTS: Chronic use can result in increased tolerance so that higher doses are taken to experience the initial effect. Over time, the drug becomes addictive, causing withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. These symptoms include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, and involuntary leg movements.
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