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Oxycodone

Oxycodone

What is it?

Semi-synthetic opioid drug prescribed for pain as Tylox®, Percodan®, OxyContin®. Derived from the poppy plant, has high potential for abuse.

Street Names

Hillbilly Heroin, Kicker, OC, Ox, Roxy, Perc, Oxy

How is it used?

•   Pills and tablets chewed or swallowed
•   Inhaling vapors by heating tablet on foil
•   Crushed and sniffed or dissolved in water and injected

Paraphernalia

Pipe

Pipe

Needle

Needle

How does it affect the body?

Feelings of relaxation, euphoria, pain relief
Addictive
Chronic use of oxycodone with acetaminophen may cause severe liver damage
Overdose may lead to coma and possible death.

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