Oxycodone is a synthetic opioid painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain, whose misuse and abuse are major public health concerns.

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Synthetic opioids are synthetic versions of opiate drugs that are classified as opioids, have very potent painkilling effects, and are often abused.

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Hydrocodone is a synthetic opioid painkiller commonly prescribed for medical use, but its misuse and abuse represent significant public health concerns.

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Methadone is a synthetic opioid that produces less euphoria than heroin or similar drugs. It is administered to individuals experiencing opioid withdrawal to make the process less difficult by managing symptoms.

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