OXYCODONE

Presented by:

Bob King, Ryan Noon, and Kira Picconne

WHAT IS OXYCODONE?• Opioid analgesic used for moderate

to severe pain

• Depressent of the CNS

• Made from thebaine found in Persian Poppy

• Metabolized by liver

• Street names include; killer, OC, OXY

• Made in tablet form in 5 doses • 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg, and 160mg

WHAT DOES IT DO?• Depresses the nerves in the CNS

• Creates sense of Euphoria

• Slows heart rate

• Long lasting high

COMMON WAYS TO TAKE IT

• Orally

• Injection

• Snorting

• Mixing/dissolving

• Smoking

LET’S TALK FACTS

• Oxycodone is the 4th most addictive drug

• Is equipotent to morphine

• 10 million people have used at least once

• Costs between $.50 - $1.00 per mg on the street• 40 mg Tablet costs between $25-$40

• Number of deaths in US has increased 300%+ since 1999

NEGATIVE EFFECTS

• Dizziness

• Extreme muscle fatigue

• Difficulty concentrating

• Excessive sweating

• nausea

• DEATH

WHAT TO DO FOR ADDICTION

• Online resources

• Psychologists/Psychiatrists

• Drug treatment centers

REFERENCES• http://adamhscc.org/en-US/facts-oxycodone.aspx

• http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/drug-facts/oxycodone

• http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/media-guide/most-commonly-used-addictive-drugs

• http://www.patmoorefoundation.com/oxycontin-oxycodone-facts-about-usage-abuse-addiction-and-treatment

• http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/rxbrief/