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What happens if oxycontin is so bad an addictive why is it prescribed?
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Good question!: Oxycontin is a very potent opiate (narcotic) pain killer. For the right reason it provides excellent pain relief but it has a very high abuse potential and hence is labeled as "bad". A certain portion of this drug is released fast and hence gives the "buzz" to someone abusing it and hence is addictive. Sometimes doctors don't know how to handle pain and resort to more and more potent meds.
Answered 7/26/2014
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