General News of Friday, 14 December 2018Source: ghananewsagency.orgSingle dose of tramadol can produce euphoria similar to heroin - FDAA sample of TramadolThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says a single dose of 75 milligrams (mg) of tramadol can produce euphoria similar to heroin and therefore poses serious danger to public health. “It is however, evident that unapproved doses such as the 120mg and 225mg are being sold on the streets. These are very dangerous to our health, tramadol, even at 75mg single dose can produce euphoria similar to that from heroin.”He added “now compare this to consuming a single dose of either 120mg or 225mg”. He said excess amounts, regular use or overuse of tramadol could lead to addiction and or trigger headache, dizziness, feeling anxious and seizure. The Good Heat Foundation, a local non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with National Road Safety Commission organised the road safety campaign to educate the public on the need to observe road signs and regulations in order to stay safe when using the road.

Source: GhanaWeb December 14, 2018 16:52 UTC