A popularly-abused drug is “Oxycontin”. What is this drug?
This is the brand name for oxycodone, an orally-active sustained-release opioid drug used for pain control. Its effects are designed to last about 12 hours. Like other opioids (heroin is an opioid), this drug can be abused and is capable of producing dependence (“addiction”) in susceptible individuals.
Related Questions
- How do I prove my expenses for prior drug treatment for dependency on OxyContin or Oxycodone in order to receive the Interim Drug Treatment Plan?
- How do I establish my need for Future Drug Treatment or Methadone maintenance for continued dependency on OxyContin or Oxycodone?
- Is Oxycontin treatment different from other drug treatment approaches?
