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Anyone got caught up in the Oxy pandemic?
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:20 am
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:20 am
Watching Pain Killer on Netflix about OxyContin. I guess I was never into drugs and thankfully never had a major injuries where doctors got me addicted to this back in its hey day.
I remember working with an older guy who had a back injury then went completely off the rails eventually getting fired. I’m assuming this had something to do with it thinking back.
Anyone got any stories from the wrong end of this? Anyone work for Purdue pharma back in the day as a sales rep or shoveling the goods?
I remember working with an older guy who had a back injury then went completely off the rails eventually getting fired. I’m assuming this had something to do with it thinking back.
Anyone got any stories from the wrong end of this? Anyone work for Purdue pharma back in the day as a sales rep or shoveling the goods?
This post was edited on 12/24/25 at 10:36 am
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Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:25 am to BabyTac
Wonder why people no longer trust drug companies?
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:26 am to danilo
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Wonder why people no longer trust drug companies?
Or govt
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:28 am to Dawgfanman
I wonder why anyone ever trusted the government
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:28 am to BabyTac
I've been eating them daily for 20 years. I wouldn't exactly call it a pandemic. It helps tremendously with my pain from degenerative disk disease.
The major problem was the brand oxycontin. They made them in time release and available in ridiculous strengths. Crushing them released the full dose all at once.
The major problem was the brand oxycontin. They made them in time release and available in ridiculous strengths. Crushing them released the full dose all at once.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:30 am to BabyTac
Had a friend in the late 90’s that had a six figure job right out of college (that was really serious money back then) and doing really well, and got caught up. It was a struggle for him for 10-15 years he’s good now, but it definitely but a dent in his career. I’ve known of a few others that either ended up dead or still struggling.
It’s a sad situation.
It’s a sad situation.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:31 am to BabyTac
My step dad OD'd on either oxycontin or MScontin back in 1998.
He had legit injuries and surgeries dating from the mid to late 80s up through the 90s... was in need of pain relief but definitely misused his meds.
My mother never was part of a settlement from that- but did win one from where they put the wrong sized hip in him.
He had legit injuries and surgeries dating from the mid to late 80s up through the 90s... was in need of pain relief but definitely misused his meds.
My mother never was part of a settlement from that- but did win one from where they put the wrong sized hip in him.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:35 am to BabyTac
The fact that they got away with prescribing a 160mg oxy for a brief period is still mind blowing to me
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:35 am to BabyTac
Watched that with mom when she was in the hospital with cancer. Made her afraid to take the drugs so that was a bad choice.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:37 am to BabyTac
The oxy epidemic was enough for me to stop trusting doctors and think for myself. Many many people weren’t so lucky.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:37 am to BabyTac
I worked in the pain management industry for several years. Had a doc tell me if you take opioids for any length of time you will get addicted. It’s not a character thing it’s just physiology.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:38 am to BabyTac
Not sure how anyone takes Opioids, locks me up like a Mofo.
Maybe users take laxatives too?
Maybe users take laxatives too?
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:38 am to Robin Masters
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addicted. It’s not a character thing
I guess it can be part of any addiction, but it’s usually not the main part.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:45 am to BabyTac
My sister OD'd on it back in 2020. She was found dead in a hotel room.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:47 am to Robin Masters
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Had a doc tell me if you take opioids for any length of time you will get addicted. It’s not a character thing it’s just physiology.
I'm not a doc but I disagree with that, there are addictive personality types that can become addicted to anything, and it doesn't have to be chemically related, I just had surgery a couple of days ago and was prescribed hydrocodone, I took it initially as needed, and the wife got one out this morning and told her I didn't think I need it today, pain is subsiding nicely
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:48 am to AncientTiger
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locks me up like a Mofo.
if I only take one I can’t shite for days.
thankfully that has prevented me from even thinking about taking an opiate for fun. The few times I’ve been prescribed them I either don’t go get them or I flush them
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:49 am to BabyTac
Not me personally, but a friend from high school OD’d about 10 years ago.
The opioid epidemic tore through our area. Many families torn apart by them. Made me never trust the pharmaceutical industry.
The opioid epidemic tore through our area. Many families torn apart by them. Made me never trust the pharmaceutical industry.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:50 am to ActusHumanus
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My sister OD'd on it back in 2020. She was found dead in a hotel room.
Terrible. We need stricter penalties for the pushers.Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:51 am to Swagga
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Made me never trust the pharmaceutical industry.
why is that? there is a legitimate need for pain management, not the pharmaceutical industry's fault that individuals abuse them
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:54 am to cgrand
Not sure if Vicatin is an opioid (I’m an idiot when it comes to drugs) but got prescribed two weeks worth years ago after getting my wisdom teeth pulled. Never took one.
The sad thing is there are people that would take the entire two weeks worth not because they need it, but because that’s what the doctor prescribed so they feel it’s the right thing to do. It’s amazing how many people are incapable of thinking for themselves.
The sad thing is there are people that would take the entire two weeks worth not because they need it, but because that’s what the doctor prescribed so they feel it’s the right thing to do. It’s amazing how many people are incapable of thinking for themselves.
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