OxycontinOxycontinThis Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction

Program

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What is Oxycontin?What is Oxycontin?

Brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain Brand name for an opioid analgesic (pain reliver) -- a narcotic reliver) -- a narcotic

Available by prescription onlyAvailable by prescription only Used to treat moderate to severe pain Used to treat moderate to severe pain

when around-the-clock analgesic is when around-the-clock analgesic is needed for an extended period of timeneeded for an extended period of time

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What Does It Look Like?What Does It Look Like?

Oxycontin is available in tablet form Oxycontin is available in tablet form in five dosesin five doses

Comes in five different colors Comes in five different colors depending on dosagedepending on dosage

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How It AppearsHow It Appears

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What are some of the signs What are some of the signs that a person is using that a person is using

oxycontin?oxycontin?

NauseaNausea VomitingVomiting Mild itchingMild itching Loss of appetiteLoss of appetite WeaknessWeakness

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Some Short-term EffectsSome Short-term Effects

ConstipationConstipation SedationSedation DizzinessDizziness HeadacheHeadache Dry mouthDry mouth SweatingSweating DeathDeath

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Some Long-term EffectsSome Long-term Effects

Slow/irregular/shallow breathing, Slow/irregular/shallow breathing, dizziness upon standing, dizziness upon standing, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, uncontrolled mental/mood changes, uncontrolled muscle movements (tremors), vision muscle movements (tremors), vision changeschanges

Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathingsevere dizziness, trouble breathing

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What is the DEA Federal What is the DEA Federal Classification Schedule for Classification Schedule for

oxycontin?oxycontin?

Oxycontin is a DEA Federal Oxycontin is a DEA Federal Classification Schedule II drug, Classification Schedule II drug,

which is based on amount in which is based on amount in possession and previous offenses. possession and previous offenses.

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Penalties for PossessionPenalties for Possession

Based on amount in possession and Based on amount in possession and previous offensesprevious offenses

Up to individual states to set penalties Up to individual states to set penalties Many states have launched efforts to curb Many states have launched efforts to curb

illegal useillegal use

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As a member of CAP, what should As a member of CAP, what should you do if you know someone who is you do if you know someone who is

using oxycotin?using oxycotin?

Notify one of the following:Notify one of the following:Deputy Commander for Cadets / Cadet Deputy Commander for Cadets / Cadet

Programs OfficerPrograms OfficerChaplain / Moral Leadership OfficerChaplain / Moral Leadership Officer

Unit CommanderUnit Commander

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Why do people use Why do people use oxycontin?oxycontin?

Do not realize it will interact with other Do not realize it will interact with other prescription drugs.prescription drugs.

It is readily available from their parents.It is readily available from their parents.Want to see what will happen.Want to see what will happen.

Easily obtained by stealing from parents Easily obtained by stealing from parents or friend's parents.or friend's parents.

In the mix at a “Skittles” parties.In the mix at a “Skittles” parties.

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What are some of the ways you What are some of the ways you can say “No” to drugs without can say “No” to drugs without

isolating yourself?isolating yourself?

Naw.Naw.I’m okay.I’m okay.

Ain’t no way, José!Ain’t no way, José!Nah, Dude.Nah, Dude.

That’s whack!That’s whack!

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SummarySummary

Oxycontin can cause deathOxycontin can cause death Even casual use can cause dependence Even casual use can cause dependence

and toleranceand tolerance Is the use of an illegally obtained drug Is the use of an illegally obtained drug

worth putting yourself and family through worth putting yourself and family through this type of tragedy? this type of tragedy?

Other exciting activities and organizations Other exciting activities and organizations can provide you with a natural “high”can provide you with a natural “high”

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Lesson Plan ResourcesLesson Plan Resources

Oxycontin Oxycontin by National Institute on Drug by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Abuse (NIDA) Available on Available on www.drugfree.orgwww.drugfree.org

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Available on Available on www.dea.govwww.dea.gov

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Don’t march with these guys,

say NO to drugs!

DEAD MEN WALKING

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