The Epidemic We Should All Know More About

Oxycodone

Oxycodone is the second most popular type of opioid among drug users. It comes alone or in combination form with acetaminophen and other pain relievers. The combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen accounted for 38.8 million drug prescriptions in 2011. Research shows that the brains of people who take increasing doses of opioids have the same functions both on and off the drug. Tolerance and dependence are the results of overusing opioid prescriptions. Symptoms include anxiety, vomiting, sweating, cramping, and agitation.