OxyContin Facts & Figures

OxyContin is a prescription painkiller used to control moderate to high pain related to cancer and other debilitating conditions. According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 3 million persons aged 12 or older had used OxyContin nonmedically at least once in their lifetime. This is a statistically significant increase from the 2.8 million lifetime users in 2003.

This online resource provides comprehensive data on OxyContin with links to source materials. Topics covered include OxyContin use, effects, treatment, diversion, legislative history, and street terms.

http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/oxycontin/index.html

Publication Year: 2003

Publisher

ONDCP Drug Policy Information Clearinghouse
U.s. Department Of Justice

P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, md 20849
Phone: 800-666-3332
Website: http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/about/clearingh.html