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To: vpintheak
Yeah I got a problem with it, as should you.

I have no idea what you are referring to. But you do raise an important issue - folks with chronic pain and in need of constant Rx opiates in order to remain productive. For those so unfortunate the constant opiate use reduces what you refer to as "stoned". For those in pain there is not a lot of pleasure in using opiates other than making the pain "go away". But what is a concern is the choice we all make when getting into a car under medication. Tolerance to opiates develops within weeks and requires a gradual increase in the dosage. It takes a disciplined patient who times their dosing so as to avoid dangerous tasks in the first hour after a dose. This is why Oxycontin - a sustained-release product where there is less swings in blood concentration - a valuable tool. Unfortunately those who have abused it have allowed the Nanny Staters to demonize it making access to it a challenge. Im sorry for whatever affliction you have that causes you pain. I hope it can be resolved so you can get back some pain-free time.

29 posted on 03/02/2011 3:42:19 PM PST by corkoman
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To: corkoman

Thank you, and I am 100% for self-reliance. Hence, my distaste for abuse and misuse of all forms of drugs. It’s a unneeded crutch in most cases from what I have seen. I hated the feeling of being stoned, could not live my life that way. I’ll take the pain over that any day.


30 posted on 03/02/2011 4:21:22 PM PST by vpintheak (Democrats: Robbing humans of their dignity 1 law at a time)
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