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Oxy & Heroin

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1. What is the name of your drug and
what does it look like?

 OxyContin/Oxycodone

 Heroin (2nd most addictive drug in the US)

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2. How is the drug used and is there drug
paraphernalia associated with it?
 OxyContin- Typically taken as a
whole pill swallowed orally.
There is generally no
paraphernalia associated with it.

 Heroin- Typically injected with a

needle but can also be snorted
or swallowed. Paraphernalia
includes a band, spoon, lighter,
and needles (for those who
inject).
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3. What are the street names of the drug
and what category is it?

 OxyContin Street Names: Oxycodone, Oxy, Hillbilly Heroin,

Kickers.

 OxyContin is an analgesic and opiate.

 Heroin Street Names: Dope, Smack, Hero, Skunk

 Heroin is an opiate.
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4. What are the warning signs, if any, that
might indicate someone is addicted to it?

 Oxy Addiction Warning Signs Include: Depression, Anxiety,

Mood swings, Agitation, Restlessness, Anger, Irritability

 Heroin Addiction: Shortness of breath, Dry mouth, Constricted

(small) pupils, Sudden changes in behavior or
actions, Disorientation
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5. What are the short-term effects of the
drug that makes it desirable to a user?
Short Term (Desirable Feelings)​Oxy Short Term (Desirable Feelings)  Heroin
•Euphoria​  Extreme relaxation
•Extreme relaxation​  Reduced anxiety
•Reduced anxiety​  Pain relief
•Pain relief​  Sedation
•Sedation
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6. What are the short-term dangers of
the drug?
Short Term
(Heroin)

● Euphoria
● Alternately
alert and
drowsy state
● Mouth
Dryness
● Warm skin
● Slowed
Breathing
● Muscular
weakness
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7. What are the long-term dangers of the
drug?

Long Term effects of both OxyContin & Heroin

● Addiction, tolerance & dependence
● Pneumonia

● Infection of heart valves and lining

● Collapsed veins

● Decreased liver function

● Abscesses on the skin

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8. Is your drug addictive and what are
the withdrawal signs of the drug?

 Both of these drugs are highly addictive. 

 Although people do not get addicted to Oxy itself, they get

addicted to the feelings it gives them.

 Injecting heroin just one or two times can make it nearly

impossible for a person to stop using it. 

 Common withdrawal symptoms of these drugs are pain, naseau,

diarrhea, and vomiting.
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9. What does recovery look like for someone addicted
to your drug? Are there medications that can help?

 One possible treatment is a rehab facility for drug abusers.

There you are lead by medical professionals who will treat your
physical addiction, along with mental and bahvioral help as well.

 Select medications are available (there are 3 of them) and they

all have different effects on the brain to begin the rehab process.

 (Methadone-Opioid Receptors, Buprenorphine- Smaller does to

Opiod Receptors, Naltrexone- Blocks Opioid Receptors)
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10. Where could someone go to get help
for their addiction to your drug here in CT?

 There are plenty of options for drug addiction treatment in

Connecticut.

 A few inlcude:

  SOUTHEASTERN COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG

DEPENDENCY INC (SCADD) (NEW LONDON, CT)

 STONINGTON INSTITUTE - ASSESSMENT CENTER, PHP &

IOP (GROTON, CT)

 FRIDAY NIGHT AFG AT BACKUS HOSPITAL (NORWICH, CT)

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Q1: Which of the following is NOT a
street name for OxyContin?

 A. Oxycodone

 B. Hilbilly Heroin

 C. Speed

 D. Oxy
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Q1: Which of the following is NOT a
street name for OxyContin?

 C. Speed
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Q2: Which of the following is NOT a sign
of a heroin addiction? 

A. Heart Attack

B. Dry mouth

C. Constricted (small) pupils

D. Sudden changes in behavior or actions and disorientation

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Q2: Which of the following is NOT a sign
of a heroin addiction? 

A. Heart Attack
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Q3: What is a reason that people use
heroin? (A desired effect) 

 A. Commit Suicide

 B. Stress Relief

 C. Get High

 D. Boredom
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Q3: What is a reason that people use
heroin? (A desired effect) 

 B. Stress Relief
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Q4: True or False? Heroin is one of the
top 3 most addictive drugs in the US? 

 A. True

 B. False
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Q4: True or False? Heroin is one of the
top 3 most addictive drugs in the US? 

 A. True
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Q5: Which of the following is NOT a
medication for recovering heroin addicts? 

 A. Methadone

 B. Buprenorphine

 C. Naltrexone

 D. Morphine
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Q5: Which of the following is NOT a
medication for recovering heroin addicts? 

 D. Morphine