Our next door neighbour has chronic pain. Her doctor retired.  New doctor decided she needed to be "dialled back" in her daily opiate use. Her"transitional process" includes a two week hospital stay, hooked to an IV drip as her body is cleansed of the drugs that have kept her relatively--but not entirely--pain free.

I fear for her. She's remarkably resilient and happy. Creative and productive. I'm not sure I would be under similar circumstances.

No word from the hospital on her admittance.  She's been waiting 3 weeks now....