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Oxycontin This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program

Oxycontin This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program. What is Oxycontin ?. Brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain reliver ) -- a narcotic Available by prescription only

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Oxycontin This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program

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  1. Oxycontin This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program

  2. What is Oxycontin? Brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain reliver) -- a narcotic Available by prescription only Used to treat moderate to severe pain when around-the-clock analgesic is needed for an extended period of time

  3. What Does It Look Like? Oxycontin is available in tablet form in five doses Comes in five different colors depending on dosage

  4. How It Appears

  5. What are some of the signs that a person is using oxycontin? Nausea Vomiting Mild itching Loss of appetite Weakness

  6. Some Short-term Effects Constipation Sedation Dizziness Headache Dry mouth Sweating Death

  7. Some Long-term Effects Slow/irregular/shallow breathing, dizziness upon standing, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, uncontrolled muscle movements (tremors), vision changes Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing

  8. What is the DEA Federal Classification Schedule for oxycontin? Oxycontin is a DEA Federal Classification Schedule II drug, which is based on amount in possession and previous offenses.

  9. Penalties for Possession Based on amount in possession and previous offenses Up to individual states to set penalties Many states have launched efforts to curb illegal use

  10. As a member of CAP, what should you do if you know someone who is using oxycotin? Notify one of the following: Deputy Commander for Cadets / Cadet Programs Officer Chaplain / Moral Leadership Officer Unit Commander

  11. Why do people use oxycontin? Do not realize it will interact with other prescription drugs. It is readily available from their parents. Want to see what will happen. Easily obtained by stealing from parents or friend's parents. In the mix at a “Skittles” parties.

  12. What are some of the ways you can say “No” to drugs without isolating yourself? Naw. I’m okay. Ain’t no way, José! Nah, Dude. That’s whack!

  13. Summary Oxycontin can cause death Even casual use can cause dependence and tolerance Is the use of an illegally obtained drug worth putting yourself and family through this type of tragedy? Other exciting activities and organizations can provide you with a natural “high”

  14. Lesson Plan Resources • Oxycontinby National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Available on www.drugfree.org • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration • Available on www.dea.gov

  15. Don’t march with these guys,say NO to drugs! DEAD MEN WALKING

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