generic name
Oxycodone
strength(s)
availability
10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80mg
Prescription Only
CSA Schedule
potential for abuse
Approval history
2
high
First approved by FDA in 1998
CSA Schedule
potential for abuse
2
high
Approval history
First approved by FDA in 1998

how

Brittany

quit

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P.01OP.

Oh Pee. That's how they call the Original Poster in meme sites, (chuckles) which is another addiction of mine.

Hey I'm Brittany and this is how I quit Oxycodone.

P.02I was not only addicted to memes, my first pill was a 5mg Oxy, post-op, after surgery. That graduated to a 10mg Percocet, to 30mg Oxy, to 80mg Oxycontin, to adderrall, valium, diazepam, the list goes on and on.

Ummm, that's of most us, I guess. Uh like, I remember I overdosed once in high school, and the nurses at the hospital were just so rude to me, which just made me – uh suspicious, and after that it went downhill for like a long while.

P.03I was living in the streets for like a couple of years I think, saw a lot of death around me, got used to doing the unthinkable for just any dope I could grab, until one day, I don't know if it was like God sent or what it was, but this undercover cop posing as a dealer started hanging out with me. He got ahold of my family, let them know where I was, they came looking for me and they, they supported me.

I got in contact with Savage Sisters, and they're all about harm reduction, and they gave me housing. So it was through them I found a new way of life, of understanding and like, just knowing that there is help out there when you need it.

P.04My only purpose by telling you this is letting you know one of the options out there. And like, if you don't want to quit, that's ok, but at least learn to do it right, there's a better way.

There's a whole community of people that just wants to help us, so if and when you feel like it, we'll be waiting.

the end

How It Affects You
Opioids work by triggering the release of dopamine in your brain, which is your brain's feel-good neurotransmitter. These muffle your perception of pain and for some people cause feelings of euphoria.

The more you take, the more tolerance you build, the more you need to get that same feeling. With this tolerance also comes dependence, and your brain and body will crave opioids. This also means that when you stop taking opioids, you’ll experience withdrawal symptoms as your brain and body have to relearn how to function without them.
In Case of Overdose
When someone overdoses on opioids, their blood oxygen levels decrease and eventually vital organs like the brain and heart stop. It’s essential to act fast. If you do not have Naloxone available and the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately.

If you do have Naloxone available you’ll find SAMSHA’s guide below for first responders, but it is still highly recommended to call 911 and/or consult a medical professional as well.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

In case of medical emergency call 911.