Did doctors not prescribe opioids for pain management before the Sacklers? My understanding was that they did but were hesitant, which considering the nature of

Did doctors not prescribe opioids for pain management before the Sacklers? My understanding was that they did but were hesitant, which considering the nature of opioids seems entirely reasonable. When I had routine surgery a few years back the doctor insisted I take a prescription for Oxy, even though I told him I was fine. I filled it at his insistence and within a couple days could feel my body building dependence and craving more. I switched to ibuprofen as it freaked me out to feel how strong it was. It seemed very irresponsible to prescribe Oxy for something as mild as my case. For debilitating chronic pain? For sure, these need to available. If anything Purdue pharma made this situation worse for those that actually need these drugs.