Your ignorance is amazing. I predict your not a doctor or if you are you are a bad one. I see malpractice in your future if any of your patients read your post and connect it back to you. Untreated chronic pain leads to early death. It’s that simple. And yes, people can be treated for chronic pain and still function. That is the purpose of treating.
Is it over prescribed? Yes. That is no reason to stop everyone. If that was the logic dentists would have to stop extracting all wisdom teeth because often it’s not needed.
“Untreated chronic pain leads to early death.” It’s just the opposite.
I’ve never been sued or had a malpractice claim. My patients actually like me, even though someone else, (ie their company) pays their bill.
I know a lot of physicians sued for over prescribing. I know of many cases of death from overdosing pain meds.
I’ve testified in wrongful death suits where a doctor passed a person on a DOT of FAA exam who was addicted to pain meds, and the driver or pilot ended up in an accident where they survived but it caused the death of others.
Since, you’re getting insulting... I think we’ll end this discussion. I’m not responding anymore to you. Have a good day.