Oxycodone Infographic

   Sep. 30, 2015
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Last Edited: February 26, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Mark Frey, LPCC, LICDC, NCC

All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Oxycodone is a prescription Opioid (Narcotic) pain reliever intended to treat moderate to severe pain. It is the primary component in the prescription pill OxyContin and is highly addictive. Like other Opioids, Oxycodone affects the CNS by regulating activity that increases pain tolerance and decreases pain perception. Visit the Oxycodone Page for more information.

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