TweetOxyContin What is OxyContin? OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic containing the active ingredient oxycodone (also found in Percocet and Percodan). OxyContin is a legal narcotic that is available, by prescription, to treat severe pain. OxyContin is a controlled-release medication that, when used correctly, provides extended relief of pain associated with cancer, [...]
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TweetPrescription Drug Information and Abuse The non-medical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern. Non-medical use of prescription drugs like opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants can lead to abuse and addiction, characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use. In 1999, an estimated 4 million people, about 2 percent of [...]