ABC Online | OxyContin: Tamper-resistant pain killers do little to curb opioid abuse in Australia ABC Online The introduction of strong pain killers that can't be crushed or dissolved has done little to tackle Australia's opioid epidemic, a study has found. Key points: Making opioids tamper-resistant hasn't stopped increases in opioid misuse; More people are ... Why making oxycodone tamper-proof has barely scratched the surface of Australia's addiction to opioids Tamper safeguard turns users off drug Tamper-resistant oxycodone tablets have no impact on overall opioid use |