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Codeinethe basics
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The History
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What is codeine?Group of drugs
narcotic pain medicines
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Narcotics
Morphine and codeine
natural narcotic compounds that are
contained in opium
Used in prescription medications to helpreduce severe pain
Leads to dependence, loss of appetite, anddrowsiness
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Street Names
Streets Names
Empirin compound with
codeine
Tylenol with codeine
Codeine in cough medicine
Chemical Names
Methylmorphine
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Common Brand
Names
Brontex
Capital and Codeine
Cheracol with Codeine
Syrup
Robitussin A-C Syrup
Tussi-Organidin-S NR
Guituss AC Syrup
HaNew Riversin AC
Often combined with other
acetaminophen, aspirin, and other
cold and cough medicines
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Schedule Ratings
Taken by itself: Schedule II
In combination with aspirin
or acetaminophen:
Schedule III - V, depending
on formula
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The Purpose
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Forms of Use
Tablet
Capsule
Liquid by mouth
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Common Uses of Codeine
Found in many cough
medicines
Can be used to reducecoughing
Will treat cause but not
speed recovery
Can be given to assist with
severe pain
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Codeine Addiction
Highly addictive
Prolonged use (2-3 weeks)
Activates body rewardsystem
Promise of rewardintense craving
addiction
Activates physiological andpsychological addiction
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Effects of Codeine
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Physiological Effects
Induces an "opioid
analgesia or painkiller
Alters perception of pain atspinal cord and brain
Stimulating because they
block inhibitory
neurotransmitters
Alters nervous system
functioning
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Psychological Effects
Strong psychologicaleffects
Treats pain by altering theway that body senses pain
Reduces coughing bydecreasing activity in partof the brain that causes
coughing
Stops production ofendorphins
After taking, person mayhave trouble relaxing orsleeping
Codeine abusers will just"not feel good"psychologically as thebrain readjusts toproducing its own
endorphins
Opiate induced euphoria
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Possible Side Effects
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness
Mood changed
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Stomach Pain
Difficulty urinating
*Some symptoms can be very
serious, so if experienced,
call doctor immediately
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Questions?
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Works Cited
Codeine. Drugs Information Online. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009.
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Codeine Addictions, Effects and Treatments. Addiction Search. 2009. 25 Oct.
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Codeine. Medline Plus. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009.
Medications and Drugs. Medicine Net. 2009. 25 Oct 2009.
Codeine Facts. The Vaults of Erowid. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009.
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