The new FDA-approved, super potent opiate painkiller, Zohydro, is supposed to be hitting the pharmacy shelves next month, but yet critics are already putting out warnings about how deadly Zohydro can be; it’s been reported that just two pills can kill. Painkiller addiction and unintentional overdose deaths are a major epidemic in the state of Ohio and it’s vital that citizens of the state be warned about the dangers of this new drug.
The Dangers Of Zohydro
The FDA gave Zohydro the green light back in October of 2012, against the advice of the FDA advisory panel. The purpose of the new painkiller is to provide powerful pain relief for those who can’t seem to get relief from any other painkillers that are already out there. Zohydro still contains the normal ingredient of any other opiate pill (hydrocodone, but up to 5 to 10 times the power of the rest) and does not contain acetaminophen. Much like the pain pill OxyContin (which was taken off the shelves a while ago and replaced with a gel-like pill instead), Zohydro is a “pure narcotic,” and can unfortunately be very prone to abuse. Roughly about 40 different experts wrote to the FDA against the release of the new painkiller and stated, “In the midst of a severe drug addiction epidemic fueled by over-prescribing of opioids, the very last thing the United States needs is a new, dangerous, high-dose opioid.” It has been estimated that as soon as Zohydro is released, it will start to kill people. Experts reported that someone who may be unaccustomed to opiate painkillers could suffer from an overdose with as little as two of the powerful pills, and that just one single pill could kill a child.
Prescription Painkiller Treatment
As stated above, prescription painkiller abuse and addiction are huge epidemics in Ohio and users don’t realize the damage they’re doing to their health and their future. From my experience, I thought that I would have to wake up and consume an opiate painkiller everyday for the rest of my life just to get out of bed. I didn’t know there was a different way of life, such as getting painkiller treatment. Seeking help and ending the war with yourself and your drug addiction can save your life. If you’re struggling with prescription painkiller abuse or addiction, please call (866) 323-6590 to discuss treatment options today!
