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- Manipur authorities arrested two individuals following the seizure of 15,000 Tramadol capsules in Thoubal district.
- This incident highlights a growing trend of drug users switching from expensive heroin and methamphetamine to prescription opioid analgesics like Tramadol and Tapentadol.
- The rising cost of traditional narcotics, exacerbated by the ongoing ethnic conflict, is identified as a primary driver for this shift in drug misuse patterns.
What to watch next
- Ongoing police investigation into the source and destination of the seized Tramadol consignment.
- Monitoring of health authorities and enforcement agencies regarding prescription drug misuse patterns.
- Updated guidance for hospitals and rehabilitation centers on managing opioid dependence and withdrawal.
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Krishanu Krori
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“Tramadol and Tapentadol are painkilling compounds derived from opium alkaloids. Taken for pain relief, they cause a sense of well-being, but can develop dependence if these are taken continuously for a few weeks”
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…in May 2023. According to reports in the local media, a vial of heroin, for instance, costs almost ₹5,000. A strip of Tramadol or Tapentadol costs between ₹40 and ₹400 depending on strength, brand, and manufacturer. “ Tramadol and Tapentadol are painkilling compounds derived from opium alkaloids. Taken for pain relief, they cause a sense of well-being, but can develop dependence if these are taken continuously for a few weeks ,” Krishanu Krori, a Guwahati-based medicine specialist, told The Hindu. “Addicts increase the dosage through injections after typically starting with 50-100 mg. Apart from a sense of euphoria, they develop disinterest…
“Addicts increase the dosage through injections after typically starting with 50-100 mg. Apart from a sense of euphoria, they develop disinterest in daily activities, withdrawal from family and society, and a craving for violence”
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…alkaloids. Taken for pain relief, they cause a sense of well-being, but can develop dependence if these are taken continuously for a few weeks,” Krishanu Krori, a Guwahati-based medicine specialist, told The Hindu. “ Addicts increase the dosage through injections after typically starting with 50-100 mg. Apart from a sense of euphoria, they develop disinterest in daily activities, withdrawal from family and society, and a craving for violence ,” he said. Counsellors in Manipur said pharmacists should strictly observe prescription requirements and health authorities should monitor emerging patterns of Tramadol and Tapentadol misuse. Hospitals and…
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