Kinda surprising...to me at least.I suppose that it’s possible that the fact that he gave me that many could be because he’s known me for years (I worked at that hospital..and with him...for decades) and,therefore,knew that I wouldn’t do anything stupid (or illegal).
I was in a bad accident about a dozen years ago. There was a lot of pain due to a crushed leg. I was prescribed plenty of oxy but after awhile they sent me to a pain specialist. He told me his job was to make me feel good. I could have received quite a bit if I wanted it but I only used it until the pain subsided enough for OTC meds to do the job.
I can see how people get hooked on it.