Pubdate: Wed, 11 Feb 2009
Source: Toronto Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2009 The Toronto Star
Contact:  http://www.thestar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n157/a04.html
Author: Cheryl Murray

DRUG HELPS HER LIVE A NORMAL LIFE

Re: Oxycodone found to be more deadly than heroin, Feb. 10 I'm 47 
years old and have been on OxyContin for about two years. Before my 
doctor gave me this medication, I could not do everyday chores or 
hold my grandchildren; I did not sleep and could not enjoy going for 
walks. Now my doc has been suspended and I'm the one being punished. 
I cannot find a doctor to help me just because a few pill poppers 
abuse the system. I'm now back at square one, where it takes me a 
half hour to get out of bed and I'm always crying because the pain is 
so bad. I don't take these meds to get high; I take them to live.

Cheryl Murray, Oshawa
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