[Chickensoup]

I have taken morphine derivatives a few times in my life for surgeries.

Never occurred to be to want more when the pain was gone.

Personal Theory: this drama about painkillers is to push unhealthy pain-ridden baby boomers into checking out early.

[cornfedcowboy]

David Feherty’s son dies from overdose on 29th birthday
https://sports.yahoo.com/david-fehertys-son-passes-away-overdose-182808497.html

[Gay State Conservative]

I have taken morphine derivatives a few times in my life for surgeries.Never occurred to be to want more when the pain was gone.

Ditto...I've had a half dozen painful procedures on my hips including having both hips replaced.Also had hand surgery a few years ago.Still not addicted.

However,there are patients who have serious,long term and non-fixable pain.Cancer and serious car accidents are two examples that come to mind.I wouldn't bet my last nickel against *those* patients,over time,becoming addicted.

[Ace's Dad]

Never occurred to be to want more when the pain was gone.

I've gone through four major surgeries. Got off the pain meds.each time. I wisely sought help from professionals each time, as well.

[caww]

I’ve had morphine and other pain pills over my lifetime and like you never thought to take any longer than was needed. In fact I was very glad not to have to take them.

I just think it’s easier for people to blame it on anything other than their own choice to continue taking them when they don’t need them. Probably shame and a host of other things come into the picture rather than admit they messed up.