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[6/24/2008]-Before my morning cup of coffee I caught the following subtext below a psychiatrist on Fox News American Newsroom:

"Scientists: Oxycotin doesn't have any side effects

"Oxycotin spray was successful at Univ of New South Wales"

Oxycotin is a common misspelling for Oxycontin, a powerful narcotic with MANY side effects[REF1]. After a little searching I was able to find the video[SRC] and verify what I saw. The psychiatrist raves about the healing and medicinal applications of Oxytocin, a naturally occurring chemical that may reduce shyness and anxiety.

The kicker is the psychiatrist recommending the drug for failing marriages. Suffice it to say, recommending Oxycontin as the subtext suggests would have the opposite effect. Here are some of the side effects of the highly habit forming compound[REF1]:

shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
seizure (convulsions);
cold, clammy skin;
confusion;
severe weakness or dizziness; or
feeling light-headed, fainting.

Validity: HIGH[+100%]

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david300m:

[7/2/2008]


Sloppy journalism.

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