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What Are the Classifications of Drugs in Substance Abuse?

Drugs are prevalent in the nation today, but it is with the adamant efforts of law enforcement and drug testing employers that drug abuse will be dramatically reduced. In order for this to occur, however, it is always a good idea to classify drugs so that keeping tabs on the types of drugs used most [...]

OxyContin: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing

OxyContin is an opium derivative, which contains the same active ingredient as in Percodan and Percocet. OxyContin is a very strong narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. OxyContin is designed so that its oxycodone salt is slowly released over time. OxyContin products are in schedule II of the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970 in [...]