Plenty of other options for pain management. The opiod addiction issue is out of control. My brother and sister-in-law both are recovering addicts, clean for almost 4 years now. Its a scourge.
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The irresponsibility of addicts and enablers should not take away the tools available to doctors to treat patients.
No kidding. My man just had knee replacement surgery and he's on oxycodone. Can't imagine not having a drug that powerful. And when his last refill is finished that's the end of it.