What happens to the body when an individual snorts OxyContin? What are the risks of snorting the drug? OxyContin is a medication which is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. Its main active ingredient is the narcotic oxycodone. It also has a variety of inactive ingredients, some of which could be titanium dioxide, magnesium Read More…
How is Percocet Abused?
Looking at any label on a box or bottle of Percocet, or even researching it online, one finds that the manufacturer’s warnings are very clear. The labels warn against certain ways of taking the drug. For instance, snorting Percocet triggers high doses of oxycodone to the blood brain barrier, which can cause overdosing. Let’s review Read More…
Does OxyContin Show Up on Drug Tests?
Simply put, yes. OxyContin does show up on drug tests, even straightforward 5 panel drug screens. What is OxyContin? OxyContin is a narcotic painkiller containing oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opiate which is routinely screened for in drug tests. There is a high rate of abuse associated with OxyContin, and it is detectable in urine. Why Read More…
How is OxyContin Usually Abused?
Prescription OxyContin comes with warnings about how to take this drug. Manufacturers are required by the FDA to print these warnings. OxyContin should not be cut, broken, crushed, or chewed. You should never take more than the dose prescribed. Let us understand why. Being an opiate, OxyContin can stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain Read More…
Dangers of Percocet Overdose
Drug overdoses can be fatal but not necessarily all the time. Permanent damage can be caused to the body if a person survives but each individual reacts differently following an overdose. Percocet can be addictive which can lead to an overdose. Learn more about how to prevent an overdose, how much is too much and Read More…