IN THE GRIP OF A DEEPER PAIN.

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      Examines the use of synthetic opioids, or painkillers. Risk of dependence on prescription drugs; Rise in the illegitimate use of OxyContin; Reference to radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh's addiction to a number of pills; How hydrocodone have a high potential for abuse; How Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is researching ways to make the drug less addictive; Psychological craving of drug addicts; Advantages of a so-called rapid detox.