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Originally Posted by LoALAnna

Here is another opinion from the peanut gallery: Many times an addiction can develop from doctor prescribed medications. I really believe that many, if not most drug addictions stem from pain killers and the body's tolerance to them if taken for a long time. After a while the prescribed amount does no good and an alternate/self medication is sought. I hope that all the rigid, intolerant and un-empathetic folks out there never have an illness or injury that requires long-term medication for pain. Thats all.