"Jens Riewa, representative of 'Tagesschau', discloses the substantial cause for his abstinence: 'No longer yearning'."
In a recent episode of Barbara Schöneberger's podcast "Breakfast with Barbara," Jens Riewa, a well-known announcer for the German news programme "Tagesschau," shared his harrowing experience with the powerful painkiller Fentanyl.
During his hospital stay due to complications from a kidney stone operation, Jens Riewa recalled the use of Fentanyl as a painkiller. He remembered the patch looking very special and noted that it had a strong impact on his body. The pain he experienced was measured to be equivalent to a "triple childbirth pain."
Jens Riewa's experience with Fentanyl led him to decide that he never wanted to lose control of his body again. As a result, he has since abstained from alcohol and painkillers, a commitment he first made in 2016.
However, Jens Riewa's experience also raised concerns about the potential risks associated with Fentanyl patches. Although no detailed accounts of personal dangers and risks experienced by Jens Riewa are publicly available, the general known dangers and risks of Fentanyl patches can be outlined.
Fentanyl patches, designed in eye-catching fluorescent colours, can be fished out of trash for misuse. If not used correctly, Fentanyl patches pose serious risks including overdose and death. Increased body or external heat can increase fentanyl release from the patch, causing potentially fatal overdose. Fentanyl is a potent opioid that can cause life-threatening slowed breathing, especially when mixed with alcohol or other CNS depressants.
Improper application, multiple patches, failing to remove old patches, or accidental contact by children can lead to toxicity or death. Fentanyl patches can also cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and impaired judgment, raising risks for falls or accidents. If fentanyl use is stopped abruptly, withdrawal can cause severe symptoms including dehydration, cardiac complications, and possibly death if not medically managed.
Patients using Fentanyl patches require careful medical supervision, avoidance of heat sources, not mixing with depressants like alcohol, and safe storage to prevent accidental exposure.
Jens Riewa's announcement of his abstinence from alcohol and painkillers, and his experience with Fentanyl, serve as a reminder of the potential dangers of these substances. His decision to share his story highlights the importance of raising awareness about the risks associated with Fentanyl patches and the need for careful handling and use.
The harrowing experience Jens Riewa encountered with Fentanyl patch, a powerful painkiller, has led him to abstain from alcohol and painkillers, emphasizing the need for mental health in maintaining control of his body. This incident also underscores the importance of focusing on health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and mental-health to mitigate risks associated with Fentanyl patches, such as overdose and death, during their proper use and storage.
