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First, I fully support the use of drugs, and I've been on antidepressants. I've also had surgeries, and have had the "good stuff" on a few occasions. Drugs are

First, I fully support the use of drugs, and I've been on antidepressants. I've also had surgeries, and have had the "good stuff" on a few occasions. Drugs are a necessary part of modern healthcare. > People are pointlessly scared of drugs ... I exercise zero willpower to avoid them People are appropriately scared of drugs. You are very fortunate to have that willpower. I exercise no willpower when I think about the bottles of Bourbon and Scotch in my liquor cabinet. Our anecdotes don't change the reality of addiction. We're lucky.

renewiltord 4y ago
But that's the point. I have no willpower. I just don't need it for opiates. And it's quite clear that the effect varies for people. Some people experience addiction and others don't. I'm glad the present system doesn't have holier than thou doctors sitting around lecturing you while your vision whites out in pain. And you know what? I'm glad that there are medical staff out there intelligent enough to be aware of this for physical pain. The mental guys haven't quite figured it out yet - mostly because their studies don't replicate so they have very little knowledge.