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RE: 20 Steem (Instant) Giveaway! (Community Building Thoughts)
Just wanted to comment about addiction. You admitted to being one for numerous things.
My hubby is one of the statistics of the opioid crisis inflicting America. It started as a neck/back pain then surgery and his pain management doctor just kept writing prescriptions and more prescriptions.
I applaud you for your two years of sobriety!
Hubby is slowing weaning himself off the meds and it is an uphill battle. sad but true
Thank you for the kind words. The opiate epidemic is really awful, and I know many fellow Veterans who have been consumed by this because of being prescribed for pain. I will pray for your husband, and for the good fortune of your family.
Reward has been sent. Thank you for being part of this great community!
Thank you! We work hard every day to combat this life-altering thing. And yes, I know of veterans too who suffer from this addiction. So sad how these people (anyone addicted to opiates) have to suffer from a doctor's willy-nilly and carefree doodling on a prescription pad.
Mask the problem... they don't try to fix it
Yes, it's so sad.
You are very wise. I have said this many times to psychiatrists who try to prescribe mental health medications. I have had so many adverse reactions to trying these concoctions, that I think I was no better off than when I was using illicit substances!
Psych meds are another completely different animal, but also something I have vowed to not use. As long as it's called "practicing medicine", I will remain skeptical.
I'm certainly not qualified to advise anyone in addiction how to recover, but I will say that marijuana is a Godsend for me, and many other's I've known who have successfully recovered from the grips of addiction.
Amen to that!