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Provides information on the health effects of the use and abuse of oxy contin (OxyCotton, hillbilly heroin, oxy, o.c., killer, kicker, doctor shopping, pill ladies, pharming, oxycodone). Includes facts on oxy contin, the side effects of oxy contin, symptoms of overdosing on oxy contin and information on treatment and recovery from an oxy contin addiction.
Oxycodone is a narcotic frequently used as a pain reliever for the treatment of moderate to severe short-term and long-term pain as well as palliative care for the terminally ill. It produces an opiate-like effect similar to morphine in all aspects including its abuse and dependence.
Source: Health Canada
OxyContin (Oxy or OC on the street) is a timereleased pain medication. It was developed in 1995 for people needing around-the-clock pain relief, so they don’t have to take pills as often. OxyContin contains oxycodone, which is an opioid drug, like morphine, codeine, heroin and methadone.
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
OxyContin is a powerful narcotic used to treat serious pain. However, misuse of this narcotic is becoming more widespread. Check out this fact sheet for more information including a list of symptoms of overdose.
Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Health and Community Services
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