Percocet Abuse
Percocet is classified as a Schedule II drug which means it has a high potential for addiction and can only be obtained by prescription from a licensed physician. One of the ingredients in this drug is oxycodone which, like morphine, is a very strong narcotic pain reliever Oxycodone in this drug is designed to be slowly released over time. Consequently, percocet tablets should never be chewed, crushed or broken which would release a large amount of oxycodone into the system at once and possibly cause a serious or fatal drug overdose.
Percocet is a perfectly safe form of medication when used according to the doctor's prescription. However, for those patients who find themselves taking the drug more often than prescribed for a long period of time, addiction may occur. To be sure that you are taking a correct dose and to avoid percocet abuse, it is best to measure the liquid form with a spoon or cup that is made especially for medication dose measurement.
Possible signs of percocet abuse:
- Needing more pills to obtain the same effect as when you received your initial prescription.
- Taking larger doses on a more frequent basis than originally prescribed.
- Seeing different doctors to obtain percocet prescriptions because your original doctor will no longer write any more prescriptions for you.
- Buying percocet on the street.
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