DANGEROUS DRUG ON THE STREET...
Some months ago, i had a very shocking experience while trying to get Tom-Tom from mallam Musa's kiosk.
As i waited for my change, a man came and he said "abeg give me tramadol".
Mallam Musa dipped his hand inside a black nylon bag, lo and behold tramadol came out.
i tried asking the man what the tramadol was for but the response he gave me "he don tey wey i dey use am". i waited to ask mallam Musa, and he said it is for strength.
From my personal little research, i was able to find out that 90% of kiosk owner sells tramadol capsule.
Also from the response i get from people at health seminars, i have found out that most people take tramadol irrationally without doctor prescription and they do not know the danger of using this drug.
As i waited for my change, a man came and he said "abeg give me tramadol".
Mallam Musa dipped his hand inside a black nylon bag, lo and behold tramadol came out.
i tried asking the man what the tramadol was for but the response he gave me "he don tey wey i dey use am". i waited to ask mallam Musa, and he said it is for strength.
From my personal little research, i was able to find out that 90% of kiosk owner sells tramadol capsule.
Also from the response i get from people at health seminars, i have found out that most people take tramadol irrationally without doctor prescription and they do not know the danger of using this drug.
WHAT IS TRAMADOL?
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is similar to narcotic analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
IT CAN/SHOULD ONLY BE PRESCRIBED BY DOCTOR
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is similar to narcotic analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
IT CAN/SHOULD ONLY BE PRESCRIBED BY DOCTOR
THE DANGER OF TRAMADOL ABUSE
1. Physical Dependence: the body of the user will always need tramadol to function properly. The person may become ill if he/she doesn't take it (kind of addiction).
2. Tolerance: a chronic user of tramadol will need a higher dose to produce reduction in pain. Higher dose means more adverse effects. SEARCH GOOGLE FOR THE ADVERSE EFFECTS
3. Psychological dependence:This is more dangerous than Physical dependence. the user only thinks that he or she needs the drug, and he or she may exhibit many signs of withdraw, especially stress or anxiety, when the medication is not taken.
the users may show the following symptoms:
the users may show the following symptoms:
*Uncontrollable shaking and tremors
*Moderate restlessness (similar to restless leg syndrome) marked by tossing and turning in bed
*Aggressiveness, anxiety, agitation, and depression marked by crying spells
*Painful muscle contractions
*Trouble falling asleep or maintaining sleep, vivid dreaming
*Sneezing, coughing, nasal stuffiness, and headaches
*Problems with vision marked by watery eyes, double vision
*Changes in normal heart beating.
*Moderate restlessness (similar to restless leg syndrome) marked by tossing and turning in bed
*Aggressiveness, anxiety, agitation, and depression marked by crying spells
*Painful muscle contractions
*Trouble falling asleep or maintaining sleep, vivid dreaming
*Sneezing, coughing, nasal stuffiness, and headaches
*Problems with vision marked by watery eyes, double vision
*Changes in normal heart beating.
For best results, use tramadol infrequently ONLY WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A DOCTOR and in the recommended dosage only.
Tramadol is not an ordinary painkiller. Based on its potency, efficacy, and duration of action, it can be a palliative form of therapy, one that is reserved for cases where there is no cure or treatment available like terminal cancer. Before starting on the drug, you should know the necessary information regarding dosage, duration of treatment, possible side effects, possible interaction with food, and storage instructions.
Tramadol is not an ordinary painkiller. Based on its potency, efficacy, and duration of action, it can be a palliative form of therapy, one that is reserved for cases where there is no cure or treatment available like terminal cancer. Before starting on the drug, you should know the necessary information regarding dosage, duration of treatment, possible side effects, possible interaction with food, and storage instructions.
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