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In reply to the discussion: Prince did not die from pain pills — he died from chronic pain *RAW STORY* [View all]ciaobaby
(1,000 posts)38. I won't be disappointed. Nothing to discuss.
I will accept the toxicology report it for what it is and move on.
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Prince did not die from pain pills — he died from chronic pain *RAW STORY* [View all]
Jennylynn
May 2016
OP
I know. People fixate on the 'addiction'. It's the PAIN. For Michael it was the INSOMNIA. So sad
Jennylynn
May 2016
#1
While Prince had all the resources available to feed any addiction, he was also someone for whom
Brickbat
May 2016
#2
The most talented and fortunate among us still cannot get adequate, safe, pain treatment
My Good Babushka
May 2016
#3
Had a repair, needed a double replacement but the replacement requires transfusions....
Bluenorthwest
May 2016
#53
And both of these folks, Rush and Prince, have/had tons of money to throw at the issue.
stevenleser
May 2016
#17
Doctors who prescribe pain medication have another problem: Ambitious district attorneys
LongTomH
May 2016
#10
Excellent article. Well written and insightful. Thanks for posting the link. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#11
have a couple of friends who i have talked to in the past week who are in pretty much contant pain
dembotoz
May 2016
#14
Take it a step further from died of chronic pain, perhaps he died from religion overdose.
lexington filly
May 2016
#18
I couldn't agree more. As a chronic pain sufferer, I understand your point.
cleanhippie
May 2016
#55
I've been taking note of the "opioid addiction" reporting all over the news too and
bjo59
May 2016
#43
I didn't know a person could die of pain. I'm surprised he wasn't bed-ridden since he was in so
patricia92243
May 2016
#59