OxyContin Abuse: Can It Be Slowed?
May 18, 2013Millions of OxyContin prescriptions are written each year and it is an oft-abused medication. But, OxyContin is not alone. Nearly 1.8 million Americans were addicted to some form of prescription pain reliever in 2011, much more than those addicted to cocaine and heroin combined. Increasing the drug’s potential for addiction...
Our Health
OxyContin Abuse: Can It Be Slowed?
Millions of OxyContin prescriptions are written each year and it is an oft-abused medication. But, OxyContin is not alone. Nearly 1.8 milli...
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