Harbour Grace Man Takes Controversial Drug For Chronic Pain

Oxycontin has received a lot of press and media attention this year - most of it focused on an addictive drug destroying lives. The drug has even been called a menace to society.

But for Wayne Dunphy of Harbour Grace, Oxycontin has been a blessing.

The painkiller has helped Dunphy live a somewhat normal life. But he is still unable to mow the grass, shovel snow, or play sports with his children. There are some days when he needs to be dressed and other days when the pain is too unbearable to get out of bed.

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