Codeine, fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, oxy
Drugs that act on opioid receptors in brain. This includes pain killers such as oxy or codeine, and illegal drugs, such as heroin. Opioids can be taken in different ways, depending on the type. They can be swallowed in tablet form, a film can be dissolved under the tongue, they can also be injected, snorted, or smoked.
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You may feel relaxed, drowsy, confused, clumsy, happy, or unable to concentrate.
Depends on your size/weight and health, if you’re used to taking it, if other drugs are taken around the same time, amount taken and drug strength.
You might experience slow breathing and heart rate, pain relief, constipation, reduced sex drive, or sweating.
Depends on:
Depends on type of opioid, and how much is taken.
Calculate the duration of other substancesMen average size: No more than 2 standard drinks in the first hour and 1 drink per hour after that.
Women average size: No more than 1 standard drink per hour.
Mixing opioids with other drugs can have unpredictable effects and increase the risk of harm.
If injecting: