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Text Box: Prescription Drugs



Opioids
Codeine, Morphine, OxyContin, Vicodin, Demerol, Dilaudid

Intoxicating Effects
Euphoria
Drowsiness
Pain reduction








CNS Depressants
Meberal, Valium, Xanax, Nembutal, Prosom

Intoxicating Effects
Euphoria
Drowsiness
Relaxation
Decrease in inhibitions








Stimulants
Dexedrine, Ritalin, Adderal


Intoxicating Effects
Alertness
Increased energy
Increased attention span












Source: http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/PainMed.html

Possible Health Consequences

o Respiratory depression              (breathing too slow)

o Constipation

o Physical dependence

o Liver failure

o Heart failure

Possible Health Consequences

o Dizziness

o Loss of motor              coordination

o Changes in libido

o Seizures

o Physical dependence

o Liver failure

o Heart Failure

Possible Health Consequences

o Increased blood pressure

o Increased heart rate

o Restlessness

o Irritability

o Insomnia

o Paranoia

o Weight loss

o Seizures

o Heart failure

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