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Abuse-proof OxyContin Under FDA Evaluation

When OxyContin was first introduced in 1996, it was hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe chronic pain. OxyContin, a time-released version of oxycodone, was intended to be swallowed whole. The painkiller would then be gradually released over a 12-hour period, giving sufferers consistent and steady relief. Unfortunately,... Read more Chevron

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