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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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