The "gentlemen" in the link below has been arrested for allegedly trafficking in prescripton drugs, including Oxycontin. According to the article, "agents searched Cain's residence and vehicle and found more than 300 Oxycontin pills, which have a street value of $25,000." Wow! That's over $80.00 per pop!
I had some minor outpatient surgery recently and my doctor prescribed Oxycontin. I got the prescription filled--50 tablets--but the pain was relatively minor and I took none of them, since I don't like the side effects of these pain-killers, drowsiness and slowed reaction time. So, I had 50 pills for which I paid about a $5.00 co-payment. I do not believe in keeping un-needed medication around the house, so I have now flushed the Oxycontin down the toilet, all $4,000.00 worth!
Seriously, do people pay $80.00 per pill for this stuff or are the cops exaggerating its street value?
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