Reported Methods of Abuse for Common Prescription Analgesic Opioids

Mastropietro Dj Omidian H

doi:10.4172/2329-6631.1000120

Abstract

With the introductory of internet forums, blogs, and social networks, large numbers of individuals are connected together in ways previously deemed difficult or impossible. These outlets can be used as a means of asking questions or freely displaying personal experiences, viewpoints, and anecdotal accounts. Once posted, these questions and remarks are open for other individuals to read, comment and respond. Through these dialogues, a vast electronic database has been created which is instantly retrievable and contains new content on a daily basis. In the healthcare field, this can be beneficial to certain patients or can be used in ways leading to detrimental effects. For example, computer-mediated forums can help patients, such as those with cancer, cope with their diseases states. Likewise, webbased interventions can also help those with alcohol, tobacco, and substance use disorders. However, internet discussions can also be used by those seeking to abuse drugs, particularly those interested in recreational use of prescription opioids. Internet forums have become a source of information on how abusers can administer and defeat different prescription drug containing formulations. They can also be used as a means of estimating abusers’ preferences for certain products. The information contained in online drug abuse databases are of particular interests to those who are developing abusedeterrent formulations, since the purpose of these products is to defeat common and upcoming methods of abuse.

Highlights

With the introductory of internet forums, blogs, and social networks, large numbers of individuals are connected together in ways previously deemed difficult or impossible
Likewise, webbased interventions can help those with alcohol, tobacco, and substance use disorders [3,4]
Internet forums have become a source of information on how abusers can administer and defeat different prescription drug containing formulations [5]

Summary

Introduction

With the introductory of internet forums, blogs, and social networks, large numbers of individuals are connected together in ways previously deemed difficult or impossible These outlets can be used as a means of asking questions or freely displaying personal experiences, viewpoints, and anecdotal accounts. Internet forums have become a source of information on how abusers can administer and defeat different prescription drug containing formulations [5] They can be used as a means of estimating abusers’ preferences for certain products [6]. Single and multiple doses were taken by mouth with either an intact or crushed dosage form Another method reported for oral delivery was “parachuting.” This is a novel way of swallowing a drug by rolling it in paper or plastic to slow release of the drug [7]. Tablet dosage forms were reported to be taken sublingually, where the medication was allowed to dissolve in the saliva and was said to amplify the effects of the drug [8]

Parenteral delivery

Reported Administration Methods

Oral delivery

Rectal delivery

Findings

Conclusion