Percocet and OxyContin

Effects

100

Some of the most serious effects OxyContin can cause are: A) Itching and sweating B) Nausea and loss of appetite C) Seizures and slow heartbeat

C) Seizures and slow heartbeat

200

True or false: The abuse of Percocet can cause comas, mental impairment, and renal failure

True

300

True or false: Using OxyContin can help one to be more focused in school and maintain more healthy relationships

False Oxycontin abuse can cause severe mood swings, failing to perform to standard in school or work, shutting out family and friends, and volatile tempers.

400

True or false: Percocet is not strong enough to cause death

False An overdose can lead to death

Statistics

100

What percent of teenagers (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) have admitted to using abusing prescription drugs without a doctor's prescription? A) 20% B) 8% C) 70%

A) 20%

200

How many high school seniors have admitted to Oxycontin abuse? A) 5 in 20 B) 1 in 20 C) 10 in 20

B) 1 in 20

300

When asked how prescription narcotics were obtained for nonmedical use, what percent of 12th graders reported getting them from a friend or relative? A) 50% B) 25% C) 70%

C) 70%

400

Some prescription drugs such as depressants, opioids(Percocet), and antidepressants are responsible for how many more deaths than Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Amphetamine combined? A) 3% B) 45% C) 95%

B) 45%

Ways to say "NO"

100

One day, you're in the bathroom at school and a classmate who you've always considered trustworthy offers to sell you Percocet they stole from their mother. "I'll sell it to you for cheap! And it'll make you feel amazing! A doctor gave these to my mom, so I know they won't hurt you."

No thanks, give an excuse, give a reason, walk away, ect...

200

You're hanging out with your two best friends one Friday night with nothing to do. All the sudden one of your friends remembers that there's a party going on that "everyone" is going to. Your friend also mentions how she knows that they're going to be using prescription pills there and she's dying to try them.

No thanks, give an excuse, give a reason, use humor, ect...

300

You've been in a lot of pain lately after one of your sporting events. You don't want to tell your parents or your coach because you're afraid they won't let you play. You know a classmate in school who would be willing to sell you prescription pain killers.

Think about the consequences, could lead to an addiction, you don't know the effects, ect.

400

You come home from school one day and you see your older brother and his friend with some assorted pills on the table. They tell you that you can have as many as you want for free and you won't regret it.

Make an excuse, tell them the dangers, ignore them, ect.

Misc.

100

True or false: Prescription drugs are less harmful and less addictive than illegal drugs because they are legal

False

200

True or false: Some of the street names for Percocet are Hillbilly Heroin and Kicker

False- Those are two of the street names for OxyContin Percocet is often called Percs, Paulas, Roxicotton, Roxi’s, Blue Dynamite, or 512’s.

300

Percocet can be very dangerous to take without a prescription because of its harmful effects when taken by individuals with: A) Asthma B) Diabetes C) High blood pressure

A) Asthma Many who abuse percocet do not know that it cannot be taken by those with certain medical conditions. This often leads to severe medical complications.

400

Percocet is a A) Schedule I drug B) Schedule II drug C) Schedule III D) Schedule IV drug

B) Schedule II