OxyContin prescription drug abuse “a silent, growing problem” among youths

OxyContin prescription drug abuse “a silent, growing problem” among youths
Next to its tarry opiate cousin, “hillbilly heroin” appears clean and trustworthy — pastel tablets neatly engraved with the dosage digits of modern medicine.
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OxyContin prescription drug abuse “a silent, growing problem” among youths
Affluent areas in East Bay hit hardest, experts say
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Hancock County’s jail equipped to handle drug withdrawal cases
Drug addicts say withdrawal is excruciating: Flu-like symptoms, extreme agitation and intense body ache.
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