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In reply to the discussion: FUCK THE SACKLER FAMILY [View all]wryter2000
(47,940 posts)53. Because after major surgery
Where surgeons literally cut into you and maybe remove a joint and replace it with hardware, you need opiates to control the pain. Someone cut into your body. Aspirin and ibuprofen cant control that kind of pain.
The same is true for people dying of cancer. Opiates can control their pain so they dont suffer. Otherwise, people would have to watch their loved ones die in protracted agony.
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And again and again for each of those they sold and contributed the poison that made so many dead.
marble falls
Dec 2023
#3
Imagine your own beautiful daughter DEAD because of all this. Now answer your own question.
Stinky The Clown
Dec 2023
#9
Yes, they have their place in treatment. I've been taking 5mg's of hydrocodone for 20 years
Cheezoholic
Dec 2023
#25
My response to all that you just wrote is "duh". Of course people need opiates when indicated.
Stinky The Clown
Dec 2023
#54
Funny (not really) that no one actually addressed your questions (n/t)
Seeking Serenity
Dec 2023
#19
Yes, after i made my comment (not claiming my comment spurred those responses)
Seeking Serenity
Dec 2023
#55
I'm sure they own all or part of enough judges to get away with it. The wealthy do not ever have consequences.
onecaliberal
Dec 2023
#15
They lied and conned the medical establishment, and then laundered their reputation with philanthropy.
ancianita
Dec 2023
#16
Unfortunately, you get this deal or no deal. They can tie this up in court *forever*.
sir pball
Dec 2023
#27