The rise in illegal use of prescription opiates in the first few years of this century was largely related to what drug?
A)OxyContin
B)naloxone
C)heroin
D)Prozac

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The rise in illegal use of prescription opiates in the first few years of this century was largely related to the release of the drug OxyContin, which was marketed by Purdue Pharma as a painkiller with a lower addiction potential. However, it turned out to be highly addictive and led to widespread misuse and abuse.

The Rise in Illegal Use of Prescription Opiates in the First