I have to weigh in here. It does not stop the abuse. Separating opiates from acetaminophen is extremely simple (look up cold water extraction). All it does is kill people who aren't aware of the danger or the alternatives.
There are many good reasons not to abuse oxycodone. The government doesn't need to add to the damage of people who are only hurting themselves.
Actually I think that poster was being slightly facetious and meant that it does stop that abuse for those 500 people a year because a dead person can't abuse drugs.
There are many good reasons not to abuse oxycodone. The government doesn't need to add to the damage of people who are only hurting themselves.