More Facts About Oxycontin

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Street Names

• OXY’s• OXIES• O’s• Oxycoffins

Long Term Effects

• Tolerance – must take higher doses to get a high

• Physical Dependence & Addiction – the body adapts to presence of oxycontin and if slowed or stopped intake, withdrawal symptoms occur

Short Term Effects

• Constipation• Sedation• Dry Mouth • Sweating• Taking a large dose can cause severe

respiratory depression, which can lead to death

Psychological Side Effects

• Hallucinations• Confusion• Fainting• Dizziness• Drowsiness• Mood Changes • Loss of Appetite

Oxycontin Addiction? Need Help?

• When you become addicted to oxycontin, you cannot stop by yourself

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Is Oxycontin Illegal?

• Oxycontin is only legal by a doctor’s prescription for treatment of moderate to severe pain