I have little sympathy for someone who gets themselves addicted to recreational drugs, however, if they decide they want help, I’m all in.
On the other had, I have a huge amount of sympathy for those who develop an addiction to prescription medications for pain.
In a case like this guy, I say give him whatever he wants. (after all other means have failed of course)
Exactly! I do not understand! Why the concern for addiction when the other option is excruciating pain? So what? I have t take BP meds, likely the rest of my life. I guess my body needs them. Isn’t that an addiction of sorts? If, in order to function, these pain meds are necessary, then give them to the patient.