short term effects
are the short term effects of opioid abuse serious?
yes, they can lead to strong addiction and even death.
can the long term effect be life long effects?
yes, many of the long term effects can be very difficult to get rid of.
is it legal to use a friends prescribed pain killers?
No
what is the purpose of pain killers?
to help someone with pain after a serious injury or surgery
opioid overdoses be fatal
true
can you die from opioid abuse?
yes
is it easy for someone to quit using the drug?
No, after misusing the drug multiple times, the person can gain addiction making it hard for the person to stop
Can you up your dosage while prescribed a specific drug without the approval of a doctor?
No, the only person who determines your dosage is the person who prescribes the drug
why do people misuse opioids?
they use them to get rid of pain that doesn't require the drug
opioids aren't addictive
false
name one short term affect of opioid abuse.
craving or sweating, euphoria or general discontent, physical substance dependence, chronic constipation, small pupils, nausea, sensitivity to pain, shallow breathing, or slurred speech. Drowsiness, slowed breathing, nausea, coma
what is one long term effect of opioid abuse?
Bone and Muscle pain, insomnia, tolerance, addiction, death, liver damage, withdrawl, depression, aggressive emotions
is it legal to drive while on the pain killer prescription?
yes
Is it common for someone who is prescribed opioids to become addicted
no, the only times where it is common is if the person has been introduced to other drugs before and doesn't see the long term effect of abusing the drug.
is opioid addiction permanent
false