[freeeee]

The war on drugs is preventing many Americans from getting desperately needed pain medicine.

[eno_]

Has anyone counted how many people in pain suffer due to the Drug War versus the number of addicts? It is very possible this matter alone makes the Drug War counterproductive.

[balrog666]

The article is completely wrong. Valid treatment for pain almost never leads to addiction. Patients quit without a second thought if the source of their pain is removed.

[Illbay]

The Drug Enforcement Administration suspects OxyContin abuse in 300 or so deaths...

So, just think of it as Evolution in action.

[realpatriot71]

f-n A - what ever happened to allowing people to take responsiblity for their own actions. Blame the drug company! Blame the Docs! Blame everyone BUT the stupid addict!

[secretagent]

"You go to a drug-treatment program, not just run to a lawyer-I don't get it," she said.

I think I get it: $$$