RAYSAC director praises moves to stop marketing Oxycontin Gene Marrano February 15, 2018 1 minute read It was hailed as a “wonder drug” for chronic pain when it debuted more than two decades ago – but now a local youth coalition leader praises the move by a drug manufacturer to stop marketing Oxycontin. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Liberty sponsors Daytona 500 car; Rail Yard Dawgs home this weekendNext: Key GOP lawmaker backs Medicaid expansion in Virginia Related Stories Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026
It was hailed as a “wonder drug” for chronic pain when it debuted more than two decades ago – but now a local youth coalition leader praises the move by a drug manufacturer to stop marketing Oxycontin. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more:
