Dave and Sharon were finally able to sleep through the night at home.

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The original OxyContin was, initially, seen as a breakthrough in pain relief because it would slowly release its active ingredient, oxycodone, over 12 hours, allowing people with chronic pain to be able to take fewer pills, sleep through the night, and generally be less tortured by their condition.

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When she does sleep through the night, she dreams about having the resources and the courage to return to Mauritania.

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