Vicodin is prescribed in clinical settings to treat moderate to severe pain, usually associated with cancer, surgery, or serious injury.
The psychological effects of crystal meth are the same as for the regular powder form of methamphetamine, although the side effects of violence and hostility are often more severe.
Oxycodone products sell for an average of $1 per milligram, with the 40 mg OxyContin tablet being the most popular.
The rate of current illicit drug use, including marijuana, among Americans aged 50-59 increased from 2.7% in 2002 to 6.2% in 2009.