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Those ones that are saying cooking is cheaper, pls add up the money you use in filling your gas to the money you will use in buying those foodstuff..

Imagine you fill gas for like 15k still spend some large amounts on foodstuff, you con say cooking is cheaper .. add your money for salt , maggis , curry thyme , nutmegs and the what nots ..

Now which is cheaper ??

One advantage of eating out is you eat newly fresh cooked food daily .. no be warmed soup of lengthy days that is losing its nutrients naim pesin go dey chop .

maureensylvia:
Penta 3k
Cocomadol 1500

Per vial

Or the whole pack??

GabrielYulaw:
Never heard of it.

Never heard of efor riro ..
.where the fvck are you from

maureensylvia:
If you read well, I mentioned that we went to several hospitals, including Aminu Kano Hospital, their Accident and Emergency ward as well.
AKTH did little or nothing apart from administering a drip, yet the condition persisted.
You can't fully understand how stranded one can feel during that period desperately seeking help from different places.
Which medication are you referring to?
Penta or Cocodamol?

I must have skipped that part.

Both medications

GabrielYulaw:
Ate it yesterday night actually. Egusi is by far the most versatile soup I know.

What about efor??

maureensylvia:
My kid sister had a crisis last month.
It drained me so badly.
I blamed my parents for the mistake, they had the opportunity to stop, but they kept giving birth.

I took my sister to several hospitals. They were only giving her painkillers, but the pain was severe. She was given so many drips, yet nothing changed.

Even some pharmacists recommended Penta, but they were afraid to administer it. I later found out it’s prohibited. Nyaa ahia iwu.

I managed to get the Penta myself, and she took three shots. Ndi banyi, still, nothing happened. The pain continued.

The only thing the Penta did was give her a moment of relief and help her sleep. After that, the pain came back.

I reached out to the pharmacy where I bought the Penta, and they told me her body might be too strong for it. They then gave her Cocodamol.

She took the Cocodamol, and just like that, everything stopped.
Now she’s back on her regular folic acid and hydroxyurea (not sure of the spelling).

That crisis period was a nightmare, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

Thankfully, I escaped it, because honestly, I don’t know if I would have survived it if it were me.

why are you going to the pharmacy instead of an actual hospital..

How much does the medication cost ??

Dpharmacist:
By: DPharmacist

This morning, I got a message from a friend.

“Please can you help me with pentazocine for my friend? She's a sickle cell warrior. She just wants to have it close by in case she starts having crisis so she can inject herself before rushing to the hospital.”

On the surface, it sounded innocent — even considerate. After all, we all want to help people in pain, right?

But something didn’t sit right with me.

Pentazocine? A controlled drug? Just like that?

As a health professional, I had to explain that I couldn’t do that. It's not just any medication, and it’s not meant for unsupervised use, especially by non-medical personnel.

I probed further.

Turns out the lady in question is already in the habit of injecting herself anytime she “feels something coming.” In fact, she keeps the drug close at all times — hidden, like a secret weapon against pain.

But to me, it sounded like a serious case of drug dependence. That one message opened the door to a deeper issue that so many people in Nigeria are either ignorant about or too ashamed to talk about:

PENTAZOCINE ADDICTION.

🌡️ What Is Pentazocine?

For those who don’t know, Pentazocine is a narcotic analgesic — in simple terms, a powerful painkiller. It works by acting on the central nervous system (CNS) to block pain signals in the brain.

It's often used in hospitals for moderate to severe pain, such as during surgery or for cancer patients. But here's the issue:

When used frequently or without strict medical supervision, pentazocine becomes highly addictive.


The Dark Side: From Pain Relief to Dependency

You see, people with chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease experience unimaginable pain. It’s not surprising that they seek out ways to manage it fast. But when you begin to inject yourself without medical oversight, you’re not just treating pain — you’re feeding an addiction.

And this isn't about judgment. It’s about raising awareness, especially for families and caregivers who think they’re helping their loved ones by stocking them with powerful drugs at home.

🚨 Signs of Pentazocine Addiction[/b]

If you or someone you know is using pentazocine, here are the red flags to watch out for:

¶Physical Symptoms:

¶Constant drowsiness

¶Dizziness or nausea

¶Constipation

¶Unusual marks on arms or legs from injections

¶Abscesses or skin infections

Behavioral Symptoms:

¶Preoccupation with the drug ("Where can I get it? Do I have enough?"

¶Using it even when there's no pain

¶Hiding the drug or lying about using it

¶Neglecting responsibilities

¶Depression or mood swings

¶Attempting to forge prescriptions or buy illegally

And when they stop? Withdrawal kicks in: sweating, shaking, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts in extreme cases.


🦠 Health Risks You Didn’t Bargain For

Injecting pentazocine without proper hygiene can expose you to deadly diseases like:

Hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, Sepsis (a deadly infection that spreads through the blood), Collapsed veins and nerve damage and lastly Organ failure in the long run.

These are not scare tactics — they are medical realities happening in our communities every day.

Not Just Sickle Cell Patients — Youths Are Abusing It Too!

Shockingly, young people and students are among the growing number of pentazocine abusers in Nigeria. Some use it for its "feel-good" effect, while others use it to “escape reality” or enhance their ability to study or work long hours.

But they don’t know the full story. Addiction doesn’t start with needles. It starts with ignorance.


🛑 So What’s the Right Way to Handle Pain and Prescribed Drugs?

1. Don’t self-medicate.

Always consult a qualified doctor. Don’t just go and inject or swallow a drug because someone else did.

2. Don’t pressure healthcare workers.

Asking someone to prescribe a controlled drug casually is unethical. It puts them and you at risk.

3. Don’t enable addiction.

If you’re buying or keeping drugs "just in case," you're feeding dependency. Not helping.

4. Talk to professionals.

If pain is chronic, request a pain management plan from your doctor — they can guide you safely.

5. Observe your loved ones.

If someone close to you is always injecting themselves, especially in secret, have that tough conversation. It could save their life.


🧠 What To Do If You’re Struggling With Pentazocine Addiction

It’s not the end of the road. Help is available.

✅ Medical detox to remove the drug safely from your system
✅ Medications to reduce cravings
✅ Therapy like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
✅ Support groups like Narcotics Anonymous
✅ Aftercare and relapse prevention strategies

Please, speak to a psychiatrist or addiction specialist. It’s confidential, and you’ll be treated with compassion — not shame.


❤️ A Final Word

If you're using pentazocine, either for medical or emotional pain, I want you to know this:

You are not weak. You are human. But you also deserve better than the chains of addiction.

True strength is not in hiding your struggle — it's in seeking help and choosing healing.

Let’s stop enabling silent addiction in our homes. Let’s start talking about it. Let’s educate ourselves and protect our brothers, sisters, and friends.


📢 Over to you, Nairalanders:

Have you seen or heard of someone addicted to pentazocine?

What are your thoughts on how we handle pain management in Nigeria?

Do you think enough awareness is being done?

Let’s talk. Your comment might save a life.

Say NO to self-medication. Say YES to responsible healthcare.

I know a girl that always gets it from a particular pharmacy and it gets sold to her ..


The question is , do they give to someone to inject for them or inject themselves..

Although she buys it strategically.. She uses a particular duration of time before she gets another, in which the pharmacist accurately predicts the day she would come ...


If she uses the required dosage as at when due , I don't think there's suppose to be an issue on self medicating with the medicine ..

SisterAnn:
Dog na dog Oga 😃

No there's ekuke and there's dog...

Why did you avoid showing the dogs ..


Na ekuke you carry out for house

🤭🤭🤭

favour32:
Check!
Destructive tendencies sell more and expensively.

No pictures ..



I ain't clicking nothing...

Never experienced this with palmpay ..



But this is funny as hell

Jman06:



Poco, my only loveee! Na only you I go marry o

Hope say your money long , you go buy pampers and baby food tire oo ..

I don't know what you lots are on about but straw is one hell of a good watch ... albeit emotional but a gaddemm good watch..

pocohantas:
I don't know why the bot keeps deleting my response to you, but find attached...

What, lol ..

What lies have I told

You're on the other hand , I could count how many times you've denied being a banker ...

MrBroke:
Become who I was destined to be

herdsmen??

Terrorist??

CaptainFM1:
I think you're partly correct. There's one girl on my street with tiger tribal marks, big butts and heavy bwess. Without her make up, no man dey disturb her, but the day she use pancake cover her tribal marks, men wan kpai themselves on top her matter oooo. Even me fall small.

So those makeup matters in some cases.

With big butts ..

Tah na lie ...

If she has the face of an orangutan but has that big butt , trust me suitors go plenty ..

Could also be men in that vicinity no tok dey reason big nyansh or she doesn't look clean ...

Dexy4yah:
I concur with number 3.
I personally dont like wigs
There is no hairstyle i prefer more than this…natural and beautiful.

This hairstyle gives me a rock hard boner

AngelicDamsel:
Shaving the eyebrows and shading it black again......... Wth!

vcking diabolical!!!!!


😂😂😂😂😂

It kicks but it being an animation has me a Little bit disappointed..


I rushed to download thinking it was an actual movie ...

Air. Mark has to be the most engaging mod on NL ..

I've never seen any mod engage this much other than domini.que

Capaldi:
The more I watch Sesko review videos the more I wonder why are going for Ekitake over him. His heading ability, hold up play and ball striking are very impressive and he always outscores his xG.

I saw ekitike vid and the boy looks good too .. He's got dribbling on him too ..

pocohantas:
It is not a secret on Nairaland. 😈

but you're famously known for denying it...

pocohantas:
Hahahaha! If not that you said Diamond bank, I would have said we know same guy. It took customers complaints for that guy's case to be addressed and resolved.

So you worked in the bank after all....

OhBritannia:
Sinners is a solid 9.5/10 for me.

Personally for me, this is now my best movie of 2025 for now.
I understand that many people might not agree with me but perhaps how i see this movie, what this movie was trying to portray might be different to me than your how you see the movie.

You saw a vampire movie, i saw a movie telling the public about life, the real hidden dangers of music, i saw a movie given you a revelation about life and especially a warning on the kind of songs you listen to.

When they said that some sounds can conjure and draw spirits, they meant it a 100 percent but perhaps you thought what you heard was just fiction.

When he advised the young boy to not do music and go back home and do gospel songs, he meant it because in this world of hip hop, rap, soul music etc
The more you look, the less you see.

When she called him a fool that life is more spiritual than money and what has been keeping him and his brother safe is not money but her prayers, she was trying to tell the world something.

Like i said what you saw about the movie is different from what i saw.

I have learnt to be avoiding any movie or series you recommend on here ..


Sinners , a 9.5 ..

Hell no!!!

Zocalite:
Toyota - good thinking good product


.........

Wetin black africans and middle east people come contribute for this world

Mineral resources

3kay945:
But why? I see no female among the legend.

Or are they not conscious of their existence then ?

they were being true to their purpose back then .. Being the sexual objects they ought to be ..

Not saying this out if sentiments .. go into the Japanese history and see.

saphiere:
Lol.

You intentionally removed the women who played the major role.

There would be no Ford Cars today if not for Ford's wife.

Please fact check me

The topic said Japanese men ..

😕😕😕😕


This your feminist agenda no go allow you read wella again

Amigoss:
I swear,Palmer and Elliot in the same midfield Na cheat code

80m kpere ... E no cheap

shinaola21:
🌺

I'm a Yoruba guy and I can't speak Yoruba fluently
But I can speak pidgin fluently..

I fall into this category...

Final destination is quite the entertainer ..

Are there really prequels for this movie .. I'd like to see them

MSGAMBLE9:
It's been long rumoured....It's Official!!!

How's the old man gonna fair ..


😒😒😒