How do people obtain Oxycontin, if it is classified as a “prescription narcotic”?
Virtually every type of drug is available from “dealers” in urban areas, including prescription medications. In some cases, although the pills look like Oxycontin, they may not be identical to those obtained through pharmacies. Without knowing the origin or the potency of illegally obtained drugs, users place themselves at serious risk each time they swallow a pill. Oxycontin abuse frequently occurs among individuals who may have once had a legitimate need for the drug. Using Oxycontin more often, or in a different manner than prescribed, they move from being a user to an abuser. To support their need for greater quantities of the drug, they “doctor shop,” attempting to obtain multiple prescriptions by moving from one provider to another.
