OxyContin approval is one example—Purdue Pharma was later shown to have presented a fraudulent description of the drug as less addictive than other opioids. The profit motive of the pharmaceutical industry remains ever present. [hsph.harvard.edu]

“This presentation is misleading because you fail to present important risk information that describes patient populations where OxyContin use is contraindicated,” the FDA wrote. [statnews.com]

In patients who present with CSA, consider decreasing the opioid dosage using best practices for opioid taper. [oxycontin.com]

He submitted a PowerPoint presentation to be played in his absence. [latimes.com]

• Fatigue

  Lying to, arguing with, or otherwise having negative interactions with family members or friends about OxyContin use Physical symptoms: Runny nose Watery eyes Constipation Itchiness Disrupted sleep patterns Impaired motor skills Pervasive lethargy or fatigue [sierrabythesea.com]

  Symptoms are not very specific but can include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and low blood pressure. It is important to contact your care provider if you experience any of these side effects. [oncolink.org]

  OxyContin vs Oxycodone: Their Side Effects Because Oxycodone and OxyContin are the same substance, their side effects overlap and may include: Sleepiness Fatigue Headache Constipation Abdominal cramps Vomiting Nausea Severe side effects of oxycodone and [footprintstorecovery.com]

• Unconsciousness

  The following are signs of OxyContin overdose: Extreme confusion or disorientation Unconsciousness Inability to be awakened Slow, shallow, or labored breathing Dangerously low heart rate Faint or imperceptible pulse Bluish coloration of skin near fingertips [sierrabythesea.com]

  Urgent advice: Call 111 now if: you take too much oxycodone If you take too much oxycodone you may feel very sleepy, sick or dizzy, find it difficult to breathe or become unconscious. [nhs.uk]

• Nausea

  If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible). If nausea persists, see your doctor. [webmd.com]

  Common OxyContin side effects may include: drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tiredness; or constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. [drugs.com]

  These symptoms will begin to occur as early as 24 hours after OxyContin has begun exiting one’s system: Powerful drug cravings Watery eyes and runny nose Loss of appetite Nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting Muscle spasms, weakness, and pain Increased heartbeat [bowlinggreenbrandywine.com]

  For example, these ill effects include nausea, vomiting, lost appetite, and headache. You also experience lethargy, dizziness, sweating, dry mouth, itching, and confusion. [ashleytreatment.org]

  Adverse Reactions: Constipation, nausea, somnolence, dizziness, vomiting, pruritus, headache, dry mouth, asthenia, sweating; orthostatic hypotension, syncope, respiratory/CNS depression, seizures, adrenal insufficiency. [empr.com]

and the pain is opioid-responsive; and requires daily, continuous, long term treatment. [healthdirect.gov.au]

If you or someone you love suffer addiction to OxyContin, call Ashley Addiction Treatment now at 866-313-6307. [ashleytreatment.org]

By October 2003, West Virginia had 7 methadone maintenance treatment clinics with 3040 patients in treatment (M. Moore, Office of Behavioral Health Services, Office of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, West Virginia, written communication, March 16, 2004). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] initiating and renewing treatment with OxyContin. [oxycontin.com]

"Leaving treatment is almost always a bad thing," Kidorf said. "Our job is really to keep them in this kind of treatment program for as long as they can do it." [hub.jhu.edu]

The NIMH epidemiological catchment area program. Historical context, major objectives, and study population characteristics. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1984;41:934–941 [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 42. Katz N. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The settlement doesn't give the Sackler family protection from criminal lawsuits Some advocates for people who use drugs are angry at the time and money spent on this case rather than on addiction and overdose prevention. [npr.org]

Long-acting medications prevent breakthrough pain, so that youngsters can feel comfortable and "focus their energy on being a kid instead of fighting their pain," Baker said. [eu.usatoday.com]

In addition to the crushing public health burden of preventable deaths, millions more are affected by related problems involving homelessness, joblessness, truancy, and family disruption, for example. [hsph.harvard.edu]

Research Data, Measures & Resources - NIDA Links to various NIDA publications, databases, surveillance, prevention & treatment resources, and more. SAMHSA Data & Dissemination This site includes data on drug abuse. [ctclearinghouse.org]

Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education, and Research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2011. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [journalofethics.ama-assn.org]