Had Prager's relative had access to the pain killers he needed without having to face the complications he apparently did in obtaining them, it appears from Prager's account that it is more likely that his relative would not have chosen to take his life.
Respectfully, while I am sorry for your loss, Oxycontin, like any other drug product approved by FDA for marketing, is safe and effective when prescribed as used, as labeled.
FReegards!
Well, that’s a ‘Duh!’ I’m pretty sure that grinding it up and snorting it isn’t what it says on the prescription bottle. ;)