Statement: OxyContin, the powerful prescription pain killer, is the “leading cause of drug-related deaths in San Diego County,” District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said at a public safety panel June 22.
Analysis: In fact, several drugs contribute to the deaths of more people each year than OxyContin, the most common brand name associated with the opiate oxycodone.
Fact Check: The County's Top Drug Killer
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