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OxyContin was designed to release small amounts over a 12 hour period. However, people would crush the tablets and snort the powder. In 2013, OxyContin was re-formulated to be "tamper proof", with the tablets turning into gel when compromised.

-4.8% of 12th graders used Vicodin for non-medical use in 2014

-By survey, 50% of teens believe that taking prescription drugs is safer than illicit street drugs