Ugandan songstress Jackie Chandiru has for the first time revealed that she was addicted to Pedithine and not narcotics as media reported.

In an interview with Mpasho.co.ke, she said,

I WAS ADDICTED TO A DRUG CALLED PETHIDINE;  IT’S A PAIN KILLER. THE REASON AS TO WHY I WAS ADDICTED IS  COZ I SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY AND WAS SUPPOSED TO GO FOR SURGERY BUT WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE 50-50. IF IT DIDN’T WORK I WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO WALK AND BEFORE THE SURGERY, I WAS ON PETHIDINE; IT TAKES AWAY THE PAIN.

Adding,

“IT (PETHIDINE)  WAS MORE OF QUICK RELIEF ALTHOUGH FROM THE START I WAS TOLD IT WAS VERY ADDICTIVE. I ENDED UP GETTING USED TO IT AFTER USING IT FOR SOMETIME. I DIDN’T USE IT TO GET HIGH. I DID IT COZ OF MY PAIN BECAUSE I HAD TO ENTERTAIN AND HAD TO WORK."

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What you should know about that Chandiru was using

Pethidine is used to treat pain, particularly during childbirth. It is usually given by injection and provides pain relief for up to four hours.

Side effects include;

1. Nausea

2. Mental clouding - It is when a person is slightly less wakeful or aware than normal. They are not as aware of time or their surroundings and find it difficult to pay attention

3. Feeling dizzy or sleepy

4. Change in mood

5. Sweating

6. Causes respiratory depression

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