A male friend of mine is 19 and he is consuming a drug called Riddof since last year on a regular basis. What are the side effects of it? How could it be treated? Please reply ASAP.

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Dr. Vandana PatidarPsychiatrist6yrs exp

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Hello lybrate-user. Riddof contains pentazocine, which is a type of opioid. The effect of injections on body is similar to heroin abuse. It is addicting and once addiction develop person has many withdrawal symptoms like increased aches pains in body, loose motions, increased tear and nasal secretions. This can be controlled easilywith medicines. Once withdrawal is managed. A maintenece treatment can be started. On which your friend can remain drug freee for as long as possible. Consult a psychiatrist online/offline. Drug abuse is a disease not just a habit.

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