"i&#039;m a recovering alcoholic/addict with chronic pancreatitis, so having the option to take a non-narcotic to manage chronic pain is critical for me. i have been relatively successful at managing the pancreatitis after it&#039;s acute and vicious onset which had me hospitalized and on a diladid drip for seven weeks. now that after a year the pancreatitis has turned chronic, though i maintain a good diet and exercise often, and so pain management is crucial. however it&#039;s pretty dangerous for me to be on narcotics, and it is most certainly not how i want to spend my life. the gabapentin has truly made the biggest difference for me in both dealing with chronic pain and the anxiety i have about controlled substances. i am relieved and grateful."