1.  But Armstead of the DEA said that in the Midwest, illicit use of OxyContin has primarily been by meth users coming off their jittery high.

2.  Decaux officials said at the time that they had to limit access to the larger units to prevent vandalism and illicit use.

3.  Illicit uses of the gear, according to experts, range from just-for-kicks voyeurism to industrial espionage.

4.  It is expected to recommend a much less stringent control level for illicit use, which would allow continued examination for beneficial treatments.

5.  It was first thought that such slowed release would deter illicit use of the drug, because abusers prefer the quick euphoric rush that immediately released narcotics provide.

6.  Rigorous research is still lacking, but illicit clinical use continues.

7.  The board said there is no evidence that these drugs are widely diverted for illicit use, and therefore no reason to caution against increased production.

8.  The authors found no evidence that giving marijuana to sick people would increase illicit use elsewhere in the population.

9.  The other guys made headlines for drug abuse, illicit use of Pell Grant funds and too-cozy relationships with agents and controversial rap artists.

10.  They assured the former U.S. head of state that Cuba follows internationally accepted guidelines that prohibit the transfer of technology for illicit use.