America is aging and pain is a fact of life for many. My veteran dad had 8 cracked vertebrae from osteoporosis and could not function without an opioid. People living with pain will commit suicide. Very few overdose and those that do fail to observe warnings or seek help.
They expect us in the nursing home to offer food and fluids, dim lighting and give back rubs before administering narcotics. Suggest these “treatments” to dad!!
That’s true, AND the grandkids might steal the pills.
Both.