What it is
What are opioids?
Prescription Painkillers that are abused.
How do people take it?
By a pill primarily, some can be in lollipop form, injected, a patch or snorted.
What is the main intention of them for a regular patient?
To take away pain.
True or False- 7 out of 10 fake prescription pills seized by the DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl.
True!!!! and Remember that you can't tell the difference between the real or fake ones.
True or False- there is treatment centers for opioid addiction?
True
What are some types of opioids?
Fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine.
What else can an opioid be used to treat?
Coughing and diarreha
What is the main intention for someone that is abusing Opioids?
Reach a relaxed, euphoric feeling.
Do people misuse opioids or heroin first?
Heroin
Can Opioid addiction be cured?
Can not be cured but can be managed successfully.
Why do patients receive opioids from Drs. If its so harmful?
They are given after surgery to help manage serious pain.
How are they misused?
Taking a higher dose then prescribed, taking someone else’s prescription, taking it for the “high” effect.
How does someone become addicted easily?
They are so strong your brain can believe the opioid Is necessary for survival.
True or False- Teens have faster metabolisms, so they can handle drugs better than older people.
FALSEE! Because a teen’s prefrontal cortex (the "brakes" of the brain) isn't fully developed until age 25, teens are more vulnerable to addiction than adults.
How do Drs. Maintain withdrawl symptoms for users?
Use other medicines like- methadone, subutex and Vivitrol.
What is the one illegal opioid?
Heroin
Do people that become addicted develop a tolerance, dependance or both?
Both, first a dependance.
How long does it take a person to become physically dependent on opioids?
In as little as 5 to 7 days.
What is the percentage of the amount of overdoses caused by opioids?
Over 80% of overdose’s are caused by opioids
What are some types of therapies addicts can be involved in to recover?
Opioid replacement therapy, gradual discontinuation of an opioid.
What are opioids made from?
They use the opium poppy plant.
Why is it a health issue when people inject opioids?
They tend to share needles b/c the drug impairs judgement, which increases the risk of HIV.
Which parts of the body do opioid cells attach themselves to when taken?
Spine, brain, main organs that are used in feeling or pleasure.
What is the lethal dose of fentanyl?
A Lethal Dose of Fentanyl is roughly the size of two grains of salt
Is a relapse a “fail” after treatment?
No, addiction is Chronic, which makes it hard to overcome.