States respond to growing abuse of painkiller

OxyContin has been touted as a "miracle" drug for its abilities to ease chronic pain. But a growing number of addicts are obtaining it illegally because of the immediate, intense "high" it gives them.

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Veröffentlicht in:	State legislatures 2001-10, Vol.27 (9), p.33-33
1. Verfasser:	Wasserman, S
Format:	Magazinearticle
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analgesics Analgesics, Opioid - adverse effects Delayed-Action Preparations Drug abuse Drug and Narcotic Control - legislation & jurisprudence Drug Prescriptions Drug therapy Humans Intractable pain Laws, regulations and rules Narcotics - adverse effects Oxycodone - adverse effects Prescription drugs States Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control United States
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Zusammenfassung:	OxyContin has been touted as a "miracle" drug for its abilities to ease chronic pain. But a growing number of addicts are obtaining it illegally because of the immediate, intense "high" it gives them.
ISSN:	0147-6041