Medicine or Death?

A variety of drugs in pharmacies of Russia and Tatarstan never ceases to amaze. On the one hand, it is good, when there is a choice of different drugs and the effectiveness of different price segments. But some drugs, there is "dark" side. I would like to move on to the specifics, namely, codeine -containing drugs. Thus, in the Russian Federation on the basis of essential drugs codeine are: " Nurofen Plus ", " Codelac ", " Terpineol ". Mostly, all these drugs are antitussive drugs.

Note: codeine

Codeine - opium alkaloid is in the form of colorless crystals bitter taste. The fact that this substance has a strong narcotic effect, no longer a secret. In large doses, causes sedation by suppressing the central nervous system, codeine is quickly absorbed the stomach wall and displayed mainly through the liver.

Due to the fact that drugs containing codeine are very easy to get, the substance quickly became popular among drug abusers. Especially these drugs are popular among young people aged 13 to 25 years. Dependence on opiates occurs very quickly and get rid of it is extremely difficult. Having used codeine addict experiences a tingling sensation all over the body, slowly developing into heat. The pupils become narrower and lighter relax, resulting in a smooth slow breathing. The reaction of the addict becomes dull and makes it virtually immune to all external stimuli. At the same time, a person experiences a slight feeling of euphoria. All the problems and things recede into the background and seem to be completely meaningless in this life. There is a desire to talk to someone, preferably on philosophical themes. The muscles of the whole body relaxed, and very thirsty. Codeine inhibits the stomach, which can then lead to constipation. The action of the drug is gradually beginning to fade already in the sixth hour after consumption. There may come a depressed mood and desire to purchase some more pills. With long-term use of developing severe psychological and physical dependence, less acute. It may also develop psychosis and paranoia.

If after prolonged use of codeine person stops taking it, it entails consequences: the first begins diarrhea, depressed mood and apathy to everything going on, then, for a few days during the withdrawal is accompanied by loss of sleep, poor appetite, nervousness, cold feet and cold, sticky sweat. As a rule, unable to withstand such symptoms, the addict goes to the pharmacy for a new dose of tablets for a cough. Codeine tolerant drug, so addicts eventually have to increase the dose to get the desired effect. As this substance contributes to the development of hepatitis C group . Treat intoxication made by gastric lavage and blood cleansing, but as a rule, young people are most likely continue to take codeine, even after such procedures.

In general, based on the drug codeine have a prescription, but in every city drug addicts have a couple - three of pharmacies where they sell the drug at any time of day or night, and even notify you of new drugs and delivery times to the pharmacy of new batches of tablets . Statistics on this issue no. But if it was, then we can confidently say that the truth still looks sad. In our time, seven out of ten teenagers are addicted to pharmaceutical drugs . They save money in the school, but go out and buy a tablet every day.