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How Long Does Oxycodone Stay In Your System?

Oxycodone is an opiate commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. A naturally-occurring opiate alkaloid called thebaine is the building block of this semi-synthetic opiate drug. Marketed under the brand name OxyContin, Percodan, or Roxicet, oxycodone is classified as a Schedule II substance in the US Controlled Substances Act, which means it has a high potential for misuse, despite its medical purposes.

December 13, 2021

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Drug Addiction

OxyContin vs. Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?

If you’re wondering about the difference between OxyContin and oxycodone, they are essentially the same thing. Oxycodone is an opioid drug that is the main

November 23, 2020

Drug Addiction

List of Prescription Opioids Strongest to Weakest

Prescription opioids are some of the most commonly used drugs to treat pain. However, consistent misuse of these drugs continues to be an ongoing epidemic

March 25, 2020

Alcohol Addiction

10 Dangerous Alcohol and Drug Combinations

Abusing drugs and alcohol simultaneously is common in America, but it doesn’t come without serious risks. In 2011, there were 606,653 Emergency Department visits involving

January 28, 2019

Drug Addiction

What’s in a Name: Street Names for 21 Commonly Abused Drugs

What are “Street Names” for Drugs? Street names are slang terms that are used to refer to certain drugs. These names might be used by

August 23, 2018

Drug Addiction

Oxycodone vs. Hydrocodone: What’s the Difference?

Hydrocodone and oxycodone are both Schedule II drugs and prescription opioid painkillers, but what is the difference between oxycodone and hydrocodone? And do they have

August 10, 2018

Drug Addiction

How to Recognize Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drug abuse is much more common than you might think. In 2016 alone, 3.3 million people ages 12 and over abused prescription painkillers (narcotics)

June 13, 2018

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