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Vicodin

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

VICODIN

SABRINA PETERSON
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NAMES FOR VICODIN

  • Street names-
  • Vic, Watson-387, and Vike
  • Chemical name-
  • hydrocodone
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EFFECTS ON NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • mental depression, lightheadedness
  • delirium, respiratory depression
  • stupor, somnolence
  • agitation, dysphoria
  • dizziness
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EFFECTS OF VICODIN

  • Produces dose-related respiratory depression
  • May produce irregular and periodic breathing
  • Affects the center that controls respiratory rhythm
  • Acting directly on the brain stem respiratory center
  • Seizures
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CONTINUED...

  • Easy bleeding or bruising
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision and dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness

ABUSE/ TREATMENT

  • medically supervised detoxification
  • comprehensive assessment

OPINION

  • It's a good drug if used correctly
  • Parents need to look out for their teens
  • I wouldn't use it unless prescribed
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