Components
list 4 short term physical effects of using narcotics
Coma, slowed breathing, constipation and unconsciousness
list 4 types of narcotics/opiods
Vicodin,codeine,methadone and heroin.......
Where can someone find treatment for an addiction of Vicodin?
group therapy, treatment centers and rehab facilities.
When did Vicodin enter the US?
Acetaminophen is introduced to the U.S., under the name Tylenol in 1955.
What is the percent of people addicted to narcotics in the US?
10%
list 4 long term physical effects of using narcotics
Addiction, vomiting, must increase doses to acheive same high
How can someone take narcotics?
Pill,Liquid,needle/shot, skin patch and others.
What are some solutions to stop addiction from Vicidon?
get in a program, A healthy diet, close relationships, and regular exercise
How many people use vicodin in the US?
over 25 million people use vicodin
Where was the name narcotics derived from and what does it mean?
Narcotic is derived from the Greek word narkotikos which means numbing
list emotional/social effects on the individual when they take narcotics and what happens to the family/friend's relationship
the individual has feelings of anxiety, shame, guilt, and worthlessness and the family
What are some slang terms for narcotics?
Smack, Junk, Dope, Brown sugar, Skag and a lot others
What are the federal consequences for someone if caught with using Vicodin?
may face five to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 to $5 million fine if trafficing of vicodin
How is Vicodin a problem among teens?
teens are extremely likely to mix Vicodin with other substances, especially alcohol. This is a combination that can prove fatal.
How long can symptoms last for narcotics?
4 to 8 hours.
list enviromental/societal effects of the use of narcotics
when driving under the influence you put yourself and others at risk
Where does Vicidon go once entered the body?
Vicodin works by binding to opiate receptors in the brain,
What are some state consequences for someone if caught with using Vicodin in Michigan?
You could lose the right to vote, own a firearm, or face other serious life consequences.
How many people have died/overdose from opiods in the US?
1999 to 2016, more than 630,000 people have overdosed from opiods
Every _____ minutes someone dies from an opioid overdose.
Fill in the blank
12
list spiritual health effects of an individual when they use narcotics.
destructive to the development of the brain, and self-centeredness like the world revolves around you and that drug
Who was the maker of Vicodin?
The German pharmaceutical company Knoll synthesizes hydrocodone
What are federal consequences if someone is caught with using Narcotics?
may face five to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 to $5 million fine if trafficing of narcotics
Where was Vicidon first discovered in the US?
It had no original start it was just studied by a u of m professor and sold on the market.
EVERYDAY, MORE THAN ___ AMERICANS DIE AFTER OVERDOSING ON OPIOIDS.
115