The Vicious Cycle of Oxycontin Abuse

Oxycontin is a strong prescription pain killer that can easily be abused if a patient is not careful. The morphine that oxycontin metabolizes to, gives the brain the message that a state of pain free euphoria has developed. The brain therefore demands oxycontin, giving the patient the impression that the original need for the prescription is still around; usually a need to end pain. Welcome to the vicious cycle of oxycontin abuse.