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10 Signs You are Addicted to Oxycodone - Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic, or pain reliever, available in a wide range of controlled prescriptions drugs including OxyContin, Roxicodone, Percocet, and more. Each one of these drugs, although varying in potency and formulations, including the controlled release and extended release versions intended for long-lasting pain management are classified as Schedule II substances by the ...
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What are the Consequences of Opium Abuse - Opium is the substance that all opiate drugs derive from. Aside from marijuana, opiate drugs are the most commonly abused illegal substances, and are the most addictive drugs. There are numerous consequences that a person who abuses opiates will experience, but there are five consequences that are the most common to occur. Addiction According to ...