There is some evidence which suggests that the use of Irish stick weapons may have evolved in a progression from a reliance on long spears and wattles, to shorter spears and wattles, to the shillelagh, alpeen, blackthorn (walking-stick) and short cudgel.
Moreover, most of the associated drugs fatalities including tramadol have been reported with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, particularly benzodiazepine [9], [10], [11], [13] and [14]. In certain cases, benzodiazepine levels were in the therapeutic range or slightly higher.
Tramadol is an opioid analgesic. It does not contain any other drugs, unless specifically stated (there are some brands that contain paracetamol too, but that should be clear on the pack). It certianyl doesn't contain aspirin or penicillin. It is actually quite strong, especially if you aren't used to opioids, and can have side effects, especially in the elderly. It is prescription only in the UK.