
National / Science & Health Jul 14, 2015
Hamp case gave oxycodone a bad name, say doctors
by Tomoko Otake
The high-profile arrest of former Toyota Motor Corp. executive Julie Hamp last month over importing oxycodone might fuel prejudice in Japan against the narcotic painkillers and other strong pain-relieving drugs, experts fear. Hamp, the automaker's first female managing officer, was released by police without charge ...