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If the Generic Drug Oxycodone and Its Trade Name OxyContin

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If the generic drug oxycodone and its trade name OxyContin both contain the same narcotic drug,why do drug addicts prefer to abuse OxyContin?


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Nucleus Collision

An interaction where two atomic nuclei come into close contact and may result in a nuclear reaction or fusion, often studied in physics.

Atomic Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus.

Electrical Conductivity

A measure of how well a material allows the flow of electric current through it.

Valence Shell

Outermost orbital shell in an atom. The number of electrons in the valence plays a role in defining the electrical and physical characteristics of an element.

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