Although Amoxicillin brings relief for many people suffering from wide variety of bacterial Infections, the dangers of the drug are becoming more clear than ever. Due to the euphoric effects of Amoxicillin, many people abuse the drug despite the risks. Those who begin abusing Amoxicillin on a regular basis are likely to develop a dependence on and/or an addiction to the drug. Amoxicillin is extremely addictive because it is derived from opiates, making it similar to morphine and heroin. ​ The greatest danger of Amoxicillin​ is a potentially fatal overdose. Amoxicillin depresses a person’s respiration and decreases their blood pressure. This can lead to seizures, comas or cardiac arrest (especially when ingesting, snorting, or injecting crushed tablets). Amoxicillin is most dangerous and addictive when taken via methods that increase the drug’s euphoric effects, such as crushing pills and then snorting or injecting the powder or combining the pills with alcohol or other drugs.