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Rowen Flynn

This document discusses the prescription drug Oxycontin, an opioid pain reliever. It is prescribed for severe long-term pain but can be habit-forming. While it effectively treats pain, nausea, and constipation, it also has side effects like confusion, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Long-term users can develop dependence and tolerance, putting them at risk for overdose. The document examines issues around appropriate use, risks of abuse, and strategies to curb misuse like education and using opioids only as a last resort for pain treatment.

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Oxycontin: Prescription Drug Abuse By:Rowen Flynn
Prescription Use When there is severe pain lasting over a long period of time Manifestations: -Euphoria -Relieves constipation - Relieves nausea - Relieves pain
Side Effects Can be habit forming(long term) Confusion Drowsiness Dry mouth Some itching
Withdrawal Symptoms Vomitting Insomnia Restlessness People taking opioids grow increasingly more dependent on their medications and can lead to intolerance or overdose.
Why is it Dangerous? Taking more than the prescribed amount, even a little bit can cause an overdose. Even taking the prescribed amount can cause a dependence The CDC reported an increase in incidental deaths due to poisoning because of opioid use (1990) Taking this medication can cause slowed heart rate and shallow breathing
Should Addicts be Given Opioid Therapy? There is controversy as to whether opioid addicts should be withheld treatment but many medical professionals say it would need to be done thoughtfully with full knowledge of addiction, and then the treatment should be very carefully monitored. With chronic pain and or cancer Tylenol or Advil does not sufficiently manage pain and opioids may need to be used. As someone who has decided to go into healthcare I dont personally believe that anyone should be denied care/medications they need, but finding alternate sources of pain management would be the first and most important option to look into.
Misuse Vs. Abuse Misuse: taking wrong dose at the wrong time or unintentionally taking more medicine than prescribed Elderly are the most at risk Purposefully taking a medication at the wrong dose or not prescribed by a healthcare provider Does it to get high
How Can We Stop This? There is heavy emphasis on having healthcare professionals educate patients on the medications theyve been given Clearly marking bottles and making labels Using opioids as a last resort option
Health Effects. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2014. Oxycontin Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2014. For Consumers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2014.

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  • 1. Oxycontin: Prescription Drug Abuse By:Rowen Flynn
  • 2. Prescription Use When there is severe pain lasting over a long period of time Manifestations: -Euphoria -Relieves constipation - Relieves nausea - Relieves pain
  • 3. Side Effects Can be habit forming(long term) Confusion Drowsiness Dry mouth Some itching
  • 4. Withdrawal Symptoms Vomitting Insomnia Restlessness People taking opioids grow increasingly more dependent on their medications and can lead to intolerance or overdose.
  • 5. Why is it Dangerous? Taking more than the prescribed amount, even a little bit can cause an overdose. Even taking the prescribed amount can cause a dependence The CDC reported an increase in incidental deaths due to poisoning because of opioid use (1990) Taking this medication can cause slowed heart rate and shallow breathing
  • 6. Should Addicts be Given Opioid Therapy? There is controversy as to whether opioid addicts should be withheld treatment but many medical professionals say it would need to be done thoughtfully with full knowledge of addiction, and then the treatment should be very carefully monitored. With chronic pain and or cancer Tylenol or Advil does not sufficiently manage pain and opioids may need to be used. As someone who has decided to go into healthcare I dont personally believe that anyone should be denied care/medications they need, but finding alternate sources of pain management would be the first and most important option to look into.
  • 7. Misuse Vs. Abuse Misuse: taking wrong dose at the wrong time or unintentionally taking more medicine than prescribed Elderly are the most at risk Purposefully taking a medication at the wrong dose or not prescribed by a healthcare provider Does it to get high
  • 8. How Can We Stop This? There is heavy emphasis on having healthcare professionals educate patients on the medications theyve been given Clearly marking bottles and making labels Using opioids as a last resort option
  • 9. Health Effects. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2014. Oxycontin Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2014. For Consumers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2014.