Statement: “We’re seeing more and more teenagers using OxyContin and dying from OxyContin,” District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said at a panel discussion with other local law enforcement leaders Tuesday.
Analysis: OxyContin is one brand name for the powerful opiate drug called oxycodone. It’s mainly prescribed to cancer patients or others hoping to relieve severe pain over a long period of time.
Fact Check: More Teens Dying From OxyContin
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