Opioids in America | Cure for Pain | 1
American Scandal
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How to Overcome Fear of Opioids
OxyContin is a novel painkiller that combines the opioid oxycodone with content, a time-release coating. For decades, physicians have been cautious when prescribing opioids because of the possibility of addiction. In one study, only 12% of surveyed doctors thought it was even acceptable to prescribe strong opioids. Physicians say they want a long-lasting drug for people dealing with pain after surgery.
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