How “Dopesick” misinformation is killing people with chronic pain

Dopesick is killing people with chronic pain.  In the last six months, things have spiraled out of control with regards to the opioid crisis hysteria. The release of “Dopesick” has created armchair addiction and pain experts. They believe Dopesick is a documentary even though it’s an entertainment show. Don’t you dare tell them that though, they’ll…Continue reading How “Dopesick” misinformation is killing people with chronic pain

How the opioid hysteria and moral panic worsened the opioid crisis

How opioid hysteria and moral panic worsened the opioid crisis

A moral panic is happening in the United States right now, and it’s the so-called “opioid crisis” or “opioid epidemic” that pops up daily in the news. Reporters can be heard lamenting that the sky is falling and that anyone and everyone is addicted to prescription drugs. Of course, we know that isn’t true, but…Continue reading How opioid hysteria and moral panic worsened the opioid crisis

A myth, not chronic pain, is at the roots of the opioid crisis

Chronic pain and the opioid crisis: How a myth defines treatment for pain patients

Chronic pain and the opioid crisis. They’re always linked in the minds of the media and the government.  In the past, I’ve written quite a few angry posts about the way chronic pain patients are being treated. It was really more of a vent session for me because I had to give up my pain…Continue reading Chronic pain and the opioid crisis: How a myth defines treatment for pain patients

Absolutely no one with chronic pain medicates to zero pain

No one with chronic pain medicates to zero pain, despite what doctors and internet trolls believe. Despite this being a myth, the common view is that the opioid epidemic was caused by pain patients demanding that they never be in pain ever, and so they medicated themselves into painless zombies. This is absolutely ridiculous, and…Continue reading Absolutely no one with chronic pain medicates to zero pain

People with chronic pain have been abandoned and neglecting in the drive to save people from experiencing addiction. People with chronic pain don't get addicted to opioids, there body becomes dependent on them.

The real opioid crisis is what’s happening to people with chronic pain

I lost access to my pain medication due to the “opioid crisis” which says the people in pain are addicted. So since all people who have chronic pain are now incorrectly abled, I thought I’d share the best parts of being on opioids for chronic pain (and therefore being addicted). 1. How I get treated…Continue reading The real opioid crisis is what’s happening to people with chronic pain

It's past time to end the disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain.  People in pain are not exaggerating, and they are not criminals. not

The disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain

It’s past time to end the disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain.   Note: If you don’t like satire proceed at your own risk Dear chronic pain patients, In the last few years, it’s come to the attention of the media, politicians, and society that people who take opioids for chronic pain…Continue reading The disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain

Opioids are instrumental in the treatment for chronic pain. and most pain patients do not become addicted.

How access to opioids changed my life

I’ve shared before how I came to be on opioids for chronic pain. My pain levels had basically gotten so high I was almost bedridden. I couldn’t take care of my kids, I couldn’t work, I couldn’t do anything that required walking or standing of any sort. Luckily for me, I was a patient of…Continue reading How access to opioids changed my life

4 myths about being on opioids for chronic pain

4 damaging myths about being on opioids for chronic pain

There are tons of myths spread by the media regarding opioids and chronic pain. Nearly every day there is a news article inciting panic and referring to the “opioid epidemic” and how people are dying from prescription pain medication in larger and larger numbers. This means that doctors are out of control in prescribing opioids,…Continue reading 4 damaging myths about being on opioids for chronic pain

Taking opioids for chronic pain means being treated like a criminal and constantly being told that you're exaggerating your pain.

What it’s really like taking opioids for chronic pain

Currently, taking opioids for chronic pain means you’re a pariah, which is why there aren’t enough stories to be more stories out there about what it is actually like to have an opioid prescription for chronic pain. Why I take opioids for chronic pain You can read my story here for some background context of my…Continue reading What it’s really like taking opioids for chronic pain

7 harmful myths about chronic pain

7 Harmful Myths About Chronic Pain

Myth #1– Taking pain medication makes you an addict Fact:  There is a difference between physical dependence and addiction. Addiction involves compulsive cravings, inability to control use, and use despite potential harm and self destructive behavior. Physical dependence occurs when the body becomes used to the presence of a drug. Many substances – such as nicotine, sugar, and anti-depressants can cause…Continue reading 7 Harmful Myths About Chronic Pain