FIVE DRUGS THAT WERE FOUND IN TIGER WOODS’ SYSTEM AFTER ARREST

I had been trying on my own to treat my back pain and a sleep disorder, including insomnia, but I realise now it was a mistake to do this without medical assistance

1 HYDROCODONE

Hydrocodone, also known as dihydrocodeinone, is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from codeine, one of the opioid alkaloids found in the opium poppy. It is a narcotic analgesic used orally for relief of moderate to severe pain.

2 HYDROMORPHONE

Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Hydromorphone is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

3 ALPRAZOLAM

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.

4 ZOLPIDEM

Zolpidem, sold as the brand name Ambien among others, is a sedative primarily used for the treatment of trouble sleeping. It usually works within 15 minutes, and has a short half-life of two to three hours.

5 TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high.It is used to treat anorexia in people with HIV/AIDS as well as for refractory nausea and vomiting in people undergoing chemotherapy.