Oxycontin Infographic

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

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Andrew Lancaster, LPC, MAC

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

OxyContin is an Opioid (Narcotic) Pain Reliever. It is a synthesized, time-released pill primarily consisting of the powerful and highly addictive oxycodone. Like all Opioids, OxyContin affects the CNS by regulating activity that increases pain tolerance and decreases pain perception. Visit the Oxycontin Page for more information.

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