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What's better than opioids? Who cares if they're addicted to opioids if the alternative is pain and suffering?
by aianus 11y ago
What's better than opioids? Who cares if they're addicted to opioids if the alternative is pain and suffering?
- DanBC 11y agoYou're making the mistake of thinking that people addicted to opioids are also getting pain relief from those opioids, when actually they still have the pain, and then they have the problems of an addiction on top. > What's better than opioids? That depends on the condition. An answer was already given here:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10285321 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10285321 In general people with chronic pain need access to pain management clinics; physical rehab; and a range of medication - including if needed opioids.