If Ive abused Oxycontin in the past, how can I treat my ongoing chronic pain?
Balancing the potential for abuse against the need for relief of chronic pain is a matter of serious concern in the medical community. New drugs are currently being developed which may have less potential for abuse and addiction. Also, researchers are testing ways to combat the abuse of Oxycontin by nullifying the drug’s effectiveness if the tablets are crushed. Pain management experts believe that drug regimens can be altered to provide relief to chronic pain sufferers, even if they have abused opioids in the past.
