Florent Lefortier answered
That depends on which painkillers you’re using.
If you’re using aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol – anything available over the counter, really – you’ll get nothing from crushing them up and snorting them, other than a nose full of powder and an unpleasant drip.
Most over-the-counter painkillers contain a lot of filler (meaning that the active ingredient only makes up a small percent of the pill) and many of them are highly dangerous to take in large quantities.
However, some prescription-only painkillers can be dangerous and do have the potential for abuse, which is why they’re impossible to legally obtain without a prescription. These drugs are usually opioids, such as:
Crushing-up and snorting pills is never advisable; not only do you risk becoming an addict, but you could easily overdose or damage yourself in other ways. Be sensible!
If you’re using aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol – anything available over the counter, really – you’ll get nothing from crushing them up and snorting them, other than a nose full of powder and an unpleasant drip.
Most over-the-counter painkillers contain a lot of filler (meaning that the active ingredient only makes up a small percent of the pill) and many of them are highly dangerous to take in large quantities.
However, some prescription-only painkillers can be dangerous and do have the potential for abuse, which is why they’re impossible to legally obtain without a prescription. These drugs are usually opioids, such as:
- Percocet
- OxyContin
- Vicodin
- Demerol
Crushing-up and snorting pills is never advisable; not only do you risk becoming an addict, but you could easily overdose or damage yourself in other ways. Be sensible!
