Question About oxycontin??

Question

Why does everyone look down on people who are prescribed Oxycontin for chronic pain? Even if they really need it to function day to day? Its not right.

Answer 1

Probably because they don't understand that some people need the drug because they are in horrific pain ~ something they themselves have not experienced.   Also, they may think that with all the media coverage on Oxycontin addiction that everyone who uses it becomes addicted to it, when they don't.

Answer 2

Because heroin addicts are looked on as one of the worst types of drug abusers.And Oxycontin is a legal form of herion.And used to help x addicts.So there is a relation to the drug automatically.

Answer 3

Because it's abused by so many people, and has been widely reported in the media.  

I agree with you; some people need it and use it properly and should not be disrespected because of that.