Dangers associated with Fortwin Addiction
Fortwin is a substance made of synthetic materials. It is a painkiller prescribed for treating moderate to severe pain. This drug is taken via injection and is usually injected on the thigh. Fortwin was initially introduced as a non-addictive replacement for Morphine.
But, to the surprise of experts, Fortwin proved much more addictive than Morphine because of its euphoric effect. The side effects of this drug include fatigue, shortness of breath, drowsiness, skin lesions, confusion, moodiness, unusual thought and behaviour and disorientation, difficulty in urinating, lightheadedness, vomiting, headache and constipation. In some extreme cases, it can result in bleeding, ulcers, chills and fevers and hallucinations.
Fortwin when injected intravenously, acts as a sedative. Many people misuse Fortwin for that instant euphoria and the sedative effects it gives. Regular use or habit of using Fortwin could result in addiction. Fortwin, which is a brand name for pentazocine, an opioid (narcotic) drug could be potentially addictive.
A simple ignorance that prescription drugs won’t cause much harm when administered at will is the main reason why people get addicted to such drugs. Fortwin addiction like any other addiction can wreak havoc on one’s life by destroying relationships, affecting daily activities, affecting reputation in the society and taking a toll on an individual’s quality of life.
Some rare dangerous pentazocine side effects include the following
- Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (skin disorders with blistering and peeling skin)
- Inability to pass urine
- Loss of coordination
- Decreased function of the Adrenal Gland & decreased lung function
- Depression
- Skin allergies
- Hallucinations
- High pressure within the skull, low WBC or neutrophils counts
- Seizures, severe breathing problems, spasm of bile duct tract
- Low levels of granulocytes in the blood
Long term effects of Fortwin addiction include
- Specific damages to skin areas where Fortwin is injected regularly due to the destruction of tissues due to infection and pus formation.
- Severe damage of skin tissues could sometimes result in amputation of hands, arms or legs.
- A worse scenario may include permanent damage of lungs that causes respiratory depression and cessation of respiration process.
- Permanent memory loss
- Chronic anxiety disorder and depression
- Hallucinations/psychosis
Fortwin addiction could be stopped effectively without withdrawal symptoms under doctor’s supervision.
How to deal with Fortwin addiction?
Accepting that you are addicted: To overcome addiction, the first step is to accept that you are addicted. It takes strong will power and medical intervention to heal from addiction. A strong determination to quit and keep going through the different phases of de-addiction is the key to early recovery.
Reducing the number of drug uses
It may take while before approaching a rehab after knowing you are addicted. You should work on reducing the number of times you take the drug immediately after realising that you are addicted.
Attending a rehabilitation program
Attending rehab programs is the best option for addicts who require treatment. Rehab centres will initially analyse the intensity of addiction in the patients and set them up in de-addiction programs that are customised based on the physical and mental makeup of the individuals. Their expertise in both medical and psychological areas help addicts recover at the earliest.
Phoenix Rehab Services is a leading Rehabilitation Centre in India for Substance Abuse and Behavioural Addiction. At Phoenix, we can help provide the right tools to you or your loved ones on the journey to lead a healthy life free from addiction. Our reliable & effective Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program is headed and supported by experienced & dedicated de-addiction therapists and is driven by motivated staff that is equipped to handle the various needs of patients and has years of experience in treating addiction.
