[Mo1]

Apparently you've never been around someone with intractable, chronic pain.

Apparently you don't know anything about me .. and yes for the record, I do know folks that have chronic pain

And where have I stated that it should be banned

I am just saying that if studies show how addictive this drug can be .. why are so many prescribing it and not following up on their patiences?

[Lurker]

I can't answer that question, as I am not a physician.

I can guess that doctors resemble the general population.

There are conscientious ones, and there are irresponsible ones. The vast majority of people taking this drug do not become addicted or commit crimes to obtain it.

I hate to sound like a broken record, but the solution to this 'crisis' is personal responsibility.

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[A. Pole]

and yes for the record, I do know folks that have chronic pain

Sure, and you "feel their pain".