Season 3, Episode 08: Oxycodone: The Dangerous Truth About a Common Painkiller

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of a specific prescription opioid, drug abuse, addiction, and overdose. Listener discretion is advised.

What is oxycodone, and why is this commonly prescribed painkiller at the heart of the opioid crisis? In this essential episode, your host Neo Gentrics continues the series on drug awareness with a deep dive into one of the most powerful and widely abused organic opioids.

This is a crucial guide to understanding the risks associated with oxycodone. Neo Gentrics explains how it works on the brain to relieve pain, its legitimate medical uses for post-surgical or chronic pain, and its high potential for physical dependence and addiction. The episode also serves as a stark warning about the severe dangers of counterfeit pills, which are often secretly laced with even deadlier substances like fentanyl.

This is your guide to understanding Oxycodone, including:

• What It Is: A clear definition of this powerful organic opioid.
• How It Works: The science of how it binds to receptors in the brain and spinal cord.
• Medical Uses: Why doctors prescribe it and the different formulations available.
• Side Effects: A look at the common side effects, from drowsiness and nausea to more severe reactions.
• The High Risk of Addiction: An explanation of physical dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal.
• The Danger of Counterfeit Drugs: Why illegally obtained oxycodone is a primary driver of the overdose epidemic.

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