"i have osteoarthritis in my spine, knees and hips, made worse by all the lifting i have done over the years as a nurse.i was prescribed dihydrocodeine on a long term basis and unfortunatly fell prey to opioid addiction as well as the chronic pain. three years ago i was referred to pain clinic and opioid dependency clinic where i was put on methadone 70mls daily. i have never looked back. i now live a &#039;normal&#039; pain free life. methadone should lose it&#039;s stigma in society though."