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Hillbilly heroin, a slang term for prescription opioids like OxyContin or hydrocodone, can be lethal due to their potent effects on the central nervous system. Overdose can occur when these substances are taken in excessive amounts, leading to respiratory depression, where breathing slows or stops altogether. This can result in a lack of oxygen to the brain and other vital organs, causing death. Additionally, combining these opioids with other depressants like alcohol increases the risk of fatal overdose.

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