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| | Oxycontin - Facts&Figures - Drug Facts - ONDCP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) |
 | | According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) 2002 mortality data, oxycodone ranked among the 10 most common drugs in 17 cities, including Philadelphia (93 mentions), Boston (49 mentions), Las Vegas (42), Baltimore (33 mentions), and Seattle (29 mentions). |
 | | Schedule II substances have a high potential for abuse, a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States with severe restrictions, and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
 | | Drug Enforcement Administration, Congressional Testimony, Statement by Terrance W. Woodworth, Deputy Director, Officer of Diversion Control, Before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, August 28, 2001. |
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