Sentences with phrase «using oxycontin»

The behavioral addiction of the usage of smartphones gradually begins creating neurological brain connections in ways much like how individuals using Oxycontin for relief of pain experience opioid addiction.

Not exact matches

The US is suffering from a deadly opioid epidemic, especially in rural areas, thanks to the widespread use of drugs like OxyContin as painkillers.

As the American Journal of Public Health put it in 2009: «Purdue pursued an «aggressive» campaign to promote the use of opioids in general and OxyContin in particular.»

OxyContin was the most highly reported opioid used in this scene, followed by Vicodin, Percocet, codeine, and Purple Drank, also known as Sizzurp or Lean (which typically contains codeine syrup).

Attendees were asked about nonmedical use — defined as using in a manner which is not prescribed (such as to get high)-- of 18 different opioids — including OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine, fentanyl, and heroin.

I haven't used any more oxycontin and I've needed less and less carisoprodol.

The number of persons reporting use of Oxycontin for non-medical purposes at least once in their lifetime increased from 221,000 in 1999 to 399,000 in 2000 to 957,000 in 2001.

The use of heroin has become a replacement for opioid painkillers, such as OxyContin, after the push to end these prescription drugs.

drug or alcohol problem • DWI or drug arrest • oxycontin addiction • loss of employment • failed a drug test • need a substance use evaluation • family member with a drug problem • counseling for people utilizing medication - assisted treatment (MAT)(please note we do not prescribe medications) • 12 - step recovery and alternatives to 12 step recovery • anger and addiction