OxyContin is the most abused prescription drug of the last 20 years. Its similarity to heroin makes it a potently addictive drug. Some have even nicknamed it hillbilly heroin.
OxyContin Abuse Articles
- OxyContin Addiction Strikes PRC Commissioner
OxyContin addiction has been the downfall of many public figures. Most recently, Jerome Block, Jr., the commissioner of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) publicly acknowledged a two-and-a-half year battle with prescription drug addiction. more...
- Teen Brains More Sensitive to Oxycodone than Adult Brains
The study results seem to indicate that Oxycodone, taken in adolescence, affects the brain in ways that leave the central nervous system more sensitive to the drug even into adulthood. Some say that the study supports not only an elevated sensitivity in adolescents to Oxycodone but perhaps to any addictive substance. more...
- New Version of Drug Harder to Use But Addicts Persevere
OxyContin was designed to help patients with cancer and those with unrelenting pain. The drug was created to gradually release oxycodone, its active ingredient, over 12-hours. After its release in 1996 it was quickly abused by drug addicts who discovered that by chewing a tablet or crumbling it up to snort its powder, it gave an instant pick me up, much like that of heroin. more...
- Sharp Increase in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Among Women Over 50
Among women aged 50 and older, suicide attempts involving prescription drugs have increased drastically. more...
- Questioning the Use of Opiod Painkillers Such as Oxycodone to Treat Workers' Comp Claims in California
Looks like a few doctors in California have some serious explaining to do. According to a recent study released by the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI), the majority of serious narcotic prescriptions used to treat workers' compensation claims are coming from just 3 percent of doctors. more...
- Critics Skeptical of "New" OxyContin
- FDA Approves New OxyContin Pill Designed to Prevent Abuse
The FDA has approved a new formulation of controlled-release oxycodone, designed to discourage misuse and abuse of the medication. more...
- Prescription Drug Abuse Exposed in "The OxyContin Express"
In Florida, an average of 11 people per day die of a prescription drug overdose. more...
- Makers of OxyContin Aiming to Prevent Abuse of Drug
Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of the narcotic painkiller OxyContin, is taking steps to help prevent abuse of the drug. more...
- Levi Johnston's Mother Pleads Guilty in OxyContin Case
Sherry Johnston, mother of Levi Johnston, who was engaged to Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to deliver the painkiller OxyContin. more...
- Is OxyContin the Ultimate Gateway Drug?
Is OxyContin so addictive that it becomes a gateway drug to further drug abuse? It has been reported that some Oxy addicts have even switched to heroin because it's less expensive. more...