OxyContin addicts, like anyone with a drug addiction, will do whatever they have to to get the drug - legal or illegal prescriptions, theft, fraud – whatever it takes. I just spoke to a family whose daughter was arrested for forging prescriptions for OxyContin and had to go to drug rehab or go to prison.

Sadly, she’s not the only one who goes to such extremes. In fact, I just read an article on the problems with OxyContin in South Dakota where it’s become the most abused prescription painkiller in the state. 

According to some of South Dakota’s doctors, doctor shopping – going from one doctor to another faking symptoms to get a prescription – is very common. Some doctors said the patients even ask for the drug by name.

They also said they have to keep a close eye on prescription pads.
 
I hope the recent news on OxyContin has made both doctors and the public more aware of its dangers. If you or someone you care about is using OxyContin and not able to get off it, contact a drug rehab program counselor to help find a good drug detox and drug rehab in South Dakota.

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