Self-solving problem?

[GilpinGuy]

I really don't get how people get hooked on these prescription drugs. I've have a few surgeries and been given vicoden, percoset (sp?), yadda yadda, and I can't stand any of that shit.

If I was in serious pain, sure, I'd take it. But I would be a drooling couch zombie for hours. F-that.

I guess some folks like to be in that state.

Those that have long term pain problems are another situation.

[Irving]

I really don't get how people get hooked on these prescription drugs. I've have a few surgeries and been given vicoden, percoset (sp?), yadda yadda, and I can't stand any of that shit.

If I was in serious pain, sure, I'd take it. But I would be a drooling couch zombie for hours. F-that.

I guess some folks like to be in that state.

Those that have long term pain problems are another situation.

I think that different drugs affect people in different ways. My post right above yours illustrates how I didn't feel anything. I know I've seen a lot of people on here say they felt like drooling zombies on whatever drug, so they avoid it. I don't think it affects everyone the same way though.

[Great-Kazoo]

Those that have long term pain problems are another situation.

This answered the first part of your reply. LONG TERM PAIN.

Some can and some cannot take OTC's or other forms of pain mgt. Some can and others cannot control the substance they take. Be it alcohol, cigarettes, illegal substances OR pharmaceuticals.

Some people are in continual pain that warrants heavier doses of ANY script / opiate. Some manage the Mg subscribed, others cannot. Unfortunately there's no cookie cutter solution.

For some an addiction to easier to get drugs is the path. Others have friends, family, support group[s] "prayer" and most of all some will power, to do as much as possible to not allow the drug to ru[i]n their life.

It could take weeks or years to wean one off said opiate. OR it could take one to the grave.

Regarding the "Heroin Influx" It's been here for decades. Prescription Opiates has taken that need or demand to a level that hasn't even scratched the surface.