It doesn't have to be this way. Prescription opioids, used as prescribed don't have to be addictive. I know. I had a back injury. I got proper physical therapy, did as I was told, then stopped the opioids, again as directed by a physician, with no problems.
You can check with "Ace," my son who will attest to my results. The problem is abuse.
Sure, opioids can be "fun." Deadly fun!
Yes, abuse if a drug leads to being a Junkie.