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CREATING AWARENESS ON CODEINE ABUSE AND ITS
PREVENTION
BOADU, DAISY-GRACEY SARPOMAAH
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Background
Objectives
Causes
Symptoms
Prevention
References
LIFELINK SOCIAL
VENTURE PROJECT
• Codeine is a short-acting narcotic
prescribed by medical officers for
its analgesic and antitussive
properties. [1]
• Codeine can be highly addictive
and provides the user with an
overall sense of calm and
feelings of pleasure.
• Unfortunately, this kind of
pleasure can lead to both
psychological and physical
dependence..
• To promote a lifelong healthy
behavior among the current
youth.
• To enable them to
successfully adopt and
practice behaviors that protect
health through avoidance of
health risk.
• Biological: genetic & brain
chemistry
• Environmental
• Psychological
Do not take more than prescribed;
contact pharmacist if current
dosage is ineffective.
 Discontinue use once pain or
cough is under control.
 Abstinence from codeine and
other opiates, avoid non-medical
use of codeine.
 Stop use if you develop cravings.
 Do not get involved with other
opiate abusers.
 Increase Pharmacovigilance
 Stricter laws to regulate sale of
codeine.
1. www.acadianaaddiction.com ,
Codeine Abuse, Acadiana
Addiction Center, Louisiana.
2. http://www.drugabuse.gov/
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
2014, Addiction Hope.
• Irregular heartbeat
• Vomiting
• Insomnia
• Twitching
• Pain in the muscles
• Profuse sweating
• Runny nose
• Irritability
Withdrawal
Statistics
• Codeine is the most commonly
consumed opiate worldwide with
33million users every year in
America.
• The misuse of codeine syrup
rose in the mid-to-late 2000’s
• In a treatment data report, opiate
abuse including codeine,
accounts for the largest
percentage of drug-related
admissions. [2]
Health Risks
• Addiction problem
• Tolerance
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Polysubstance abuse.
• Seeking out more powerful
narcotics.
Co-Occurring Disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Depressive disorders
• Conduct disorders
• Antisocial personality disorders
Effects
• Mood symptoms: Euphoria, Calm,
Depression, Anxiety, Mood swings
• Behavioral symptoms: Apathy,
Decreased appetite, Drowsiness,
Excessive sleeping, Physical
symptoms: Constipation, Blue
tinge to lips and fingernails,
Fainting, Muscle twitches, Itching,
Rashes, Dry mouth
• Psychological symptoms:
Hallucinations, Delusions, Memory
loss, Lack of emotion
• Acute
pancreatitis
• Liver damage
• Seizures
• Kidney damage
• Respiratory
depression
• Coma
• Heightened pain
sensitivity
• Loss of
productivity
• Incarceration
• Bradycardia
• Decreased
muscle tone
• Cold, clammy
skin
• Muscle spasms,
cramps and pain
• Financial
problems
• Legal issues
• Urinary retention
• Uncontrollable
muscle twitches
• Major depression
• Impaired social
relationships
• Death

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  • 1. CREATING AWARENESS ON CODEINE ABUSE AND ITS PREVENTION BOADU, DAISY-GRACEY SARPOMAAH KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Background Objectives Causes Symptoms Prevention References LIFELINK SOCIAL VENTURE PROJECT • Codeine is a short-acting narcotic prescribed by medical officers for its analgesic and antitussive properties. [1] • Codeine can be highly addictive and provides the user with an overall sense of calm and feelings of pleasure. • Unfortunately, this kind of pleasure can lead to both psychological and physical dependence.. • To promote a lifelong healthy behavior among the current youth. • To enable them to successfully adopt and practice behaviors that protect health through avoidance of health risk. • Biological: genetic & brain chemistry • Environmental • Psychological Do not take more than prescribed; contact pharmacist if current dosage is ineffective.  Discontinue use once pain or cough is under control.  Abstinence from codeine and other opiates, avoid non-medical use of codeine.  Stop use if you develop cravings.  Do not get involved with other opiate abusers.  Increase Pharmacovigilance  Stricter laws to regulate sale of codeine. 1. www.acadianaaddiction.com , Codeine Abuse, Acadiana Addiction Center, Louisiana. 2. http://www.drugabuse.gov/ Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC 2014, Addiction Hope. • Irregular heartbeat • Vomiting • Insomnia • Twitching • Pain in the muscles • Profuse sweating • Runny nose • Irritability Withdrawal Statistics • Codeine is the most commonly consumed opiate worldwide with 33million users every year in America. • The misuse of codeine syrup rose in the mid-to-late 2000’s • In a treatment data report, opiate abuse including codeine, accounts for the largest percentage of drug-related admissions. [2] Health Risks • Addiction problem • Tolerance • Withdrawal symptoms • Polysubstance abuse. • Seeking out more powerful narcotics. Co-Occurring Disorders • Anxiety disorders • Bipolar disorders • Schizophrenia • Depressive disorders • Conduct disorders • Antisocial personality disorders Effects • Mood symptoms: Euphoria, Calm, Depression, Anxiety, Mood swings • Behavioral symptoms: Apathy, Decreased appetite, Drowsiness, Excessive sleeping, Physical symptoms: Constipation, Blue tinge to lips and fingernails, Fainting, Muscle twitches, Itching, Rashes, Dry mouth • Psychological symptoms: Hallucinations, Delusions, Memory loss, Lack of emotion • Acute pancreatitis • Liver damage • Seizures • Kidney damage • Respiratory depression • Coma • Heightened pain sensitivity • Loss of productivity • Incarceration • Bradycardia • Decreased muscle tone • Cold, clammy skin • Muscle spasms, cramps and pain • Financial problems • Legal issues • Urinary retention • Uncontrollable muscle twitches • Major depression • Impaired social relationships • Death