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.
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- 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...
- OxyContin Overdoses Increasing in Massachusetts
Between 2002 and 2007, 3,265 Massachusetts residents died from opiate-related overdoses. more...
- Surgical Tech Stole Drugs, Exposed Patients to Hepatitis C
A 26-year-old surgical tech faces charges for stealing powerful narcotics meant for patients and returning used syringes. She's also allegedly exposed almost 6,000 people to hepatitis C. more...