I haven't read any stats, but I'll bet that for every 1000 people on this amazing drug, 10 probably abuse it. That's only one percent. I may be naieve on this, but it can't be too much higher than that in the midwest where I live. The benefits defineatly outweigh the risks. It is just way too hyped up by the DEA. It's too bad because it is a miracle for many people.

I see so many people on a daily basis who are totally messed up on meth who have never heard of oxycontin. They are actually dieing right before our very eyes for people who know meth users, but that doesn't seem to be a problem for the DEA. Heroin users get AIDS, crack users rob and kill people for drug money, and drunk drivers kill people everyday. But why worry about that when a couple people crush up or sell some stupid pills. I wonder how many people that are denied cronic pain medication turn to illegal and dangerous drugs to relieve their pain? I think the DEA needs to DIVERT some of their spending on other things that are much more important. IMO. pete.