“Can’t argue with that. Nor can I condemn an individual with chronic, debilitating pain who becomes addicted to oxy since I’ve never walked in his shoes.”
I agree.
And what about those who self-medicate for emotional pain and get addicted to illegal drugs?
I was addressing addiction to oxy due to debilitating pain.
There are many recovering substance abusers on this site, perhaps you should address your question to them, they would have more experience with it than me........