Posts Tagged ‘Oxycontin Addiction’

Teen prescription drug abuse and addiction are on the rise. This disturbing trend has been gaining ground for years. The pills are easy to get and distribute, especially from other kids. They can be a quick fix for a teen who wants a high or [...]

Across the country, different states are trying to implement state-wide systems that monitor the prescriptions for drugs of addiction including hydrocodone, oxycodone, alprazolam, amphetamines and others. The hope is to prevent multiple prescriptions for opiates and amphetamines that are fraudulent that could result in drug [...]

Addiction to prescription drugs like OxyContin, hydrocodone, Percocet, Lortab, Fentanyl and others is on the rise in the United States. One of the reasons why prescription drug addiction is such a large problem is because of the crimes that are often associated with the disease. [...]

OxyContin was introduced to the market several years ago with initially positive results. But soon, emergency rooms began filling up with OxyContin overdose cases involving those who were overwhelmed by the power of this prescription painkiller. For parents, addicts or those suffering from chronic pain [...]

OxyContin addiction continues to be a significant drug problem in the United States. Here are eight things everyone should know about this powerful prescription painkiller. 1. OxyContin is prescribed by doctors only for their patients who are suffering from high levels of pain as a [...]

More and more young people are using prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin as a recreational drug. They use these painkillers for their euphoric effects and obtain them by any all means necessary. The problem is that buying prescription medications online, or from a [...]

Now that some time has passed since the media began its focus on OxyContin Addiction, several studies have been performed that may indicate that concerns about the drug were overblown. Granted, OxyContin is still considered an addictive, highly dangerous drug if used improperly, but when [...]

Now that some time has passed since the media began its focus on OxyContin Addiction, several studies have been performed that may indicate that concerns about the drug were overblown. Granted, OxyContin is still considered an addictive, highly dangerous drug if used improperly, but when [...]