Drug Basics
What are Opioids? - basic answer
Opioids are a typically painkillers.
How are Opioids LEGALLY used (name 3 ways)?
Why are Opioids addictive?
Opioids are addictive because they release endorphins and dopamine causing strong pleasure (a ‘high’).
Are Opioids Legal or Illegal?
Opioids are considered a prescription drug, so yes they are legal - except when carried without a prescription
Are Opioids natural, synthetic or both?
Both!
How are Opioids ILLEGALLY used (name 2 ways)?
What are the short-term physical effects?
Laws existing around Opioids - name all 4 (Canada):
Controlled Drug & Substance Acts
Narcotic Control Regulations
Food & Drugs Act
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
Where are synthetic & semi-synthetic Opioids come from? Labs, plants, or are they illegally manufactured?
Synthetic & semi-synthetic opioids are made in labs (where they are changed from natural to synthetic)
How can people obtain the Opioids LEGALLY?
Doctor's prescription
Pharmacists
Hospital use
What are the long-term physical effects?
Name 2 or more of the aggravating factors (legal consequences):
Where are Opioids most commonly found or distributed
Opioids are found in many prescription & illegal drugs (e.g., fentanyl, morphine..)
How can people obtain Opioids ILLEGALLY?
Buying off the street (dealers)
Using someone else's prescription
Using the drug in a way the doctor DID not resccomend
What are the phycological effects?
Consequences of trafficking or distributing Opioids?
Trafficking or possessing opioids for intention to traffic them: Can lead to a lifetime in prison
Name 1 street term for each of the following Opioids: Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, & Morphine.
Oxycodone: Oxy, perks, or blues
Hydrocodone: Vikes
Morphine: M or miss Emma
Who typically uses Opioids?
Patients with serious pain (legal):
Long-Term Medical Conditions (legal):
People who Misuse (illegal):
People affected by Addiction (mental health struggles):
What are the social consequences?
What are the consequences for Schedule I, III, & IV offense?