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• Because of tolerance, there is an ever-increasing need for more narcotics to produce the<br />

same effect.<br />

• Strong mental and physical dependency occurs.<br />

• The combination of tolerance and dependency creates an increasing financial burden for<br />

the user. Costs for heroin can reach hundreds of dollars a day.<br />

Workplace Issues<br />

• Unwanted side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, mental clouding, and<br />

drowsiness place the legitimate user and abuser at higher risk for an accident.<br />

• Narcotics have a legitimate medical use in alleviating pain. Workplace use may cause<br />

impairment of physical and mental functions.<br />

Appendix F. Fact Sheets F-12 August 2002

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