OxyContin (15% morphine in each dose) is getting it’s tentacles established here in the UK too. In 2017 over 64k people died in the USA of opiate abuse. Many were introduced to opiates via OxyContin, prescribed by their doctors, for ailments such as back pain. It is estimated that the OxyContin becomes addictive after 3 days leaving the user dependent on drug dealers once the prescription or insurance money runs out. Last year according to Home Office figures over 1000 people died from opiate abuse in the UK. That figure could rise dramatically if this drug is allowed to seep further into our health service. It’s dangers could easily affect you or someone prescribed it – so beware of it

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