Is Oxycodone Addiction a Disease?

In the last decade, oxycodone abuse and addiction has increased greatly. Use is becoming more common among people of all classes, ages and cultural backgrounds, but oxycodone addiction is still generally associated with “white collar” workers....

Oxycodone Addiction Statistics

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that some 1.9 million Americans have taken oxycodone for illicit use. “Right now it’s one of the most abused prescription drugs, and is certainly the most dangerous,” one DEA official reported...

Oxycodone Treatment Costs

Although treatment costs may seem intimidating, remember that the cost of drug addiction, if not treated, can far exceed the cost of the treatment. Treatment is a bargain compared to the money spent on supplying your addiction and on things that...

International Laws of Oxycodone Use

Oxycodone products are prescription painkillers used to eradicate moderate to severe pain. These products are classified as a Schedule II narcotic according to the Federal Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Street...

Oxycodone vs. OxyContin

Oxycodone and OxyContin are both opioid pain relievers used to treat moderate to high levels of pain associated with injuries, bursitis, dislocations, fractures, neuralgia, arthritis, lower back pain, and pain associated with cancer. However,...