Which drug is largely related to the rise in illegal use of prescription opiates in the first few years of this century?

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OxyContin, a powerful prescription opiate, is largely related to the rise in illegal use of prescription opiates in the first few years of this century. OxyContin was heavily marketed and aggressively pushed by its manufacturer, Purdue Pharma, which led to overprescribing and widespread accessibility of the drug. Its high potential for addiction and abuse resulted in its illegal use and led to a national opioid epidemic.

Which Drug Is Largely Related to the Rise in Illegal