There is a really good book on this subject by a pain spec/addition specialist Dr. Jennifer Schneider (PhD) "Living with Chronic Pain". There is GREAT confusion within the medical community about good pain management. This book is informative, instructive and is clear about the difference between addiction and physical dependency. Sorry you were caused additional hurt by your own physician!

OxyContin is a very good drug for chronic pain IF used for the right situation and IF all guidelines are followed. And the physical withdrawals that are NORMAL for A LOT of drugs do not imply addiction!