Prescription painkiller deaths fall in medical marijuana states
A lot of people on prescription opioids don't <i>want</i> to be on them, but they may be the only <i>legal</i> thing that helps with the pain. And then addiction and physical dependence become an issue.<p>Neuropathy is a case in point. Many people don't respond to SSRIs or SNRIs, or the side effects simply can't be tolerated. The next step is opioids.<p>I for one would much rather use a plant, rather than opioids that cause addiction, physical dependence, and potentially a life-ruining downward spiral of misery.