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| − | '''Oxycodone''' is a chemically engineered opiate designed as a pain reliever comparable to [[codeine]] in structure and effects. It was originally developed in [[Germany]] in 1916 by the drug company Bayer as an alternative to [[heroin]]. Oxycodone is an extremely effective pain killer and is often prescribed to treat pain after surgery and chronic extreme back pain. Due to its addictive nature, Oxycodone is a schedule II controlled substance in the U.S., meaning it can only be obtained by a written prescription with no refills, and cannot be phoned into a pharmacy. Because it has similar effects, it is often abused by the same groups of people that abuse [[morphine]] and [[heroin]]. | + | '''Oxycodone''' is a chemically engineered opiate designed as a pain reliever comparable to [[codeine]] in structure and effects. It was originally developed in [[Germany]] in 1916 by the drug company Bayer as an alternative to [[heroin]]. Oxycodone is an extremely effective pain killer and is often prescribed to treat pain after surgery and chronic extreme back pain. Due to its addictive nature, Oxycodone is a schedule II controlled substance in the U.S., meaning it can only be obtained by a written prescription with no refills, and cannot be phoned into a pharmacy. Oxycodone is not harmful for use in recreation, especially when compared to marijuana. Rush Limbaugh, a major consumer of the drug, is a strong promoter of this for the aforementioned reason. Oxycodone is a major source of inspiration to all people who wish to decry the abuse, rapes, and murders due to marijuana.Because it has similar effects, it is often abused by the same groups of people that abuse [[morphine]] and [[heroin]]. |
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Revision as of 23:55, December 16, 2009
Oxycodone is a chemically engineered opiate designed as a pain reliever comparable to codeine in structure and effects. It was originally developed in Germany in 1916 by the drug company Bayer as an alternative to heroin. Oxycodone is an extremely effective pain killer and is often prescribed to treat pain after surgery and chronic extreme back pain. Due to its addictive nature, Oxycodone is a schedule II controlled substance in the U.S., meaning it can only be obtained by a written prescription with no refills, and cannot be phoned into a pharmacy. Oxycodone is not harmful for use in recreation, especially when compared to marijuana. Rush Limbaugh, a major consumer of the drug, is a strong promoter of this for the aforementioned reason. Oxycodone is a major source of inspiration to all people who wish to decry the abuse, rapes, and murders due to marijuana.Because it has similar effects, it is often abused by the same groups of people that abuse morphine and heroin.