Re:OxyContin's 12-hour problem
by smileysteve on Saturday May 07, 2016 @06:23PM
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> You're talking about people who abuse the drug. Most people who drink don't become alcoholics
The article is specifically about the effects of withdrawal when a 12 hour dose doesn't last 12 hours - when people are taking it by the prescribed schedule.
Re:OxyContin's 12-hour problem
by tempestn on Sunday May 08, 2016 @12:36AM
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Exactly. The article rambles a bit, but the primary point is that when the effects wear off before the 12 hour interval but the patient keeps taking the drug as expected, it causes a cycle of pain and relief, which fosters addiction.
The article is specifically about the effects of withdrawal when a 12 hour dose doesn't last 12 hours - when people are taking it by the prescribed schedule.