We all love a dysfunctional family. In the world of prescription drugs, no family is more dysfunctional than the “Codones.” While these drugs are highly effective for alleviating severe or chronic pain, they also pose a significant threat of addiction for those who misuse this class of drugs.
Some people start using this drug just for fun and relaxation; others got their first dosage from a doctor’s prescription. Some people do not become addicted. Others become hooked within a week. This is what makes OxyContin® such a dangerous drug.
In an effort to combat OxyContin addiction and abuse, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval to Purdue Pharma for a new OxyContin formula. This new version of OxyContin is the first in what the FDA hopes is a long line of enhanced abuse prevention features in narcotic drugs.
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