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One of the most prescribed prescription painkillers in the U.S.
32 million prescriptions written for percocet alone  in 2011 (Addiction Center)

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13 Million+ individuals abuse oxycodone including people as young as 12 years old (U.S. Dept. of Justice quoted in Addiction Center)

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"Approximately 100,00 people are admitted to hospitals for the misuse of painkillers each year." (Addiction Center)

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Oxycodone is an extended release pain-killer prescribed for moderate to severe pain. (Medlineplus.org)

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Happiness

Reduced anxiety

Confidence

Relaxation

Drowsiness

Calmness

Dizziness

Euphoria

(Addiction Center)

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Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Acetaminophen
Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone,
microcrystalline cellulose, povidone,
pregelatinized cornstarch,
and stearic acid
(Rxlist.com)

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Use

Taking more oxycodone than prescribed

Using oxycodone with friends or at parties

Looking for oxycodone for relief on bad days

Feeling intense euphoria during use

Dependence

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms

Needing more oxycodone to achieve a high

Craving oxycodone when not under its influence

Feeling “not right” when not using oxycodone

Addiction

Prioritizing oxycodone use above all else

Endangering yourself or others and not caring

Struggling financially because of oxycodone use

Allowing health and relationships to deteriorate

(Addiction Center)

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Dilated pupils

Apathy

Drowsiness

Short attention span

Sense of calmness

Sedation

(Addiction Center)

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In order to combat withdrawal symptoms one should go through detox under the care of a medical professional.

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Nausea and vomiting

Fatigue

Depression

Coughing

Diarrhea

Runny nose

Teary eyes

Sweating

Anxiety

Shaking

Muscle aches

Increased heart rate

Body aches and pains

Irritability

Poor concentration

Mood swings

Inability to feel pleasure

(Addiction Center)

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Inpatient Rehab is the best choice for opiod abusers
Other types of rehab

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Individual therapy

Family counseling

Group therapy

Holistic therapy

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

(Addiction Center)

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(Addiction Center)

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(WebMD)

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“Opiate Symptoms and Warning Signs - Addiction Center.” AddictionCenter, www.addictioncenter.com/opiates/symptoms-signs/.

“Oxycodone Use Still Increasing.” Oxycodone Use Still Increasing - BPJ Issue 36, bpac.org.nz/BPJ/2011/june/oxycodone.aspx.

“Oxycodone: MedlinePlus Drug Information.” MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682132.html#why.

“Percocet (Oxycodone and Acetaminophen): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning.” RxList, RxList, 9 Oct. 2018, www.rxlist.com/percocet-drug.htm#description.

“WebMD Pain Management Center - Find Pain Management Information and the Latest News on Chronic Pain.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/pain-management/default.htm.

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State health department distributes $17.5 million to help Michigan's opioid epidemic

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MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the allocation of a multi-million grant from the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant in response to the opioid epidemic. The $17.

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The Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services has put up $17.5 million in a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant. This money will go towards medical care, community resources, and research in Michigan. In 2018 opioid deaths among Michigan African Americans increased 20% spurring this action.

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WHEREAS, drug overdose deaths have reached record highs, fueled in large part by the abuse of narcotic painkillers and heroin. The United States has fewer than 5 percent of the world's population, yet consumes 80 percent of the global opioid supply; healthcare providers last year wrote more than 300 million painkiller prescriptions, enough to give every adult in the United States his or her own bottle of pills; and

WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic has touched nearly every American, but the United States is not alone in suffering from this calamity. Thanks to a combination of ruthless marketing by the pharmaceutical industry and easy access to prescribing doctors, many people in the developed world are now witness to the devastation that befalls friends, family members and communities as a result of opioid abuse. Consider:

Europe: According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the highest levels of prescription opioid abuse in Europe have been reported from Northern Ireland. Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Germany also have substantial proportions of addicts. In terms of mortality rates, Ukraine, Iceland, Ireland and Luxembourg experience the highest levels in Europe, with more than 100 drug-related deaths per 1 million adults;

Canada: Amid a growing opioid crisis of its own, Canada has authorized the opening of supervised consumption sites and partnered with China to curb fentanyl flows into the country, but the health ministry says "huge gaps" remain in the government's ability to track and respond to the problem. British Columbia and Alberta, two of Canada's most populous provinces, have declared a public health emergency, increasing funding for addiction treatment and access to naloxone; and

Australia: The country has seen a sharp increase in the use of prescription opioids, which are now the cause of more than two-thirds of drug deaths. As part of its "very broad-brush approach," the health ministry expects to launch a nationwide electronic system to monitor opioid prescriptions; and

WHEREAS, opioid addiction, worldwide, tears at the core of our communities-draining our healthcare resources, affecting our schools and workplaces, and targeting our vulnerable youth; and

WHEREAS, the opioid crisis has spread so broadly and penetrated so deeply that it demands international solutions with contributions from all levels of government, along with law enforcement, educators, healthcare providers, social services, pharmaceutical companies and community partners:
RESOLVED, that the American Federation of Teachers will urge Public Services International's Health and Social Services Task Force to be a forceful advocate at the International Labor Organization and the World Health Organization for drawing from best practices worldwide to create guidelines-widely publicized and distributed-for integrating innovative solutions to this alarming public health crisis, including defining standards for treatment, eliminating barriers to care and holding the pharmaceutical industry accountable; and RESOLVED, that the AFT will work with PSI in its "People over Profit" campaign to expose the profit margins that multinational pharmaceutical companies derive as a result of the opioid epidemic.

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WHEREAS, drug overdose deaths have reached record highs, fueled in large part by the abuse of narcotic painkillers and heroin.

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The opioid crisis is not just happening in the United States. All across the word opioid addiction and deaths are rising. In Europe, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Germany are hot spots. In Canada, they re trying to combat opioid use with supervised use sights and decriminalization.

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The microphone on my computer doesn't work so I can't record my final thoughts. I hope its okay if I write them instead.

I was most surprised by how pervasive and widespread the epidemic is. I did not realize the speed at which oxycodone use is still rising and how worldwide the effects are even though it began as a prescription drug to help people.