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workinclasszero

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73. And in most states medical MJ
Fri Apr 28, 2017, 09:29 AM
Apr 2017

is still illegal.

I blame hillbilly heroin junkies like Rush Limpballs for these draconian rules.

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Physicians have lost their minds [View all] Drahthaardogs Apr 2017 OP
This is the future and if we have a future, which is doubtful, this is frightening. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #1
Unfortunately, overprescription caused an opioid epidemic--those intentionally injure themselves. TheBlackAdder Apr 2017 #71
+1 n/t okieinpain Apr 2017 #80
i just finished this video and john oliver needs to okieinpain Apr 2017 #81
Get a new doctor. triron Apr 2017 #2
It was ER. Drahthaardogs Apr 2017 #4
no but I believe it! I have injured ribs falling while jogging on a trail-- triron Apr 2017 #10
Hopefully tomorrow Drahthaardogs Apr 2017 #17
OMG! I can't imagine. I just recovered from a broken and dislocated shoulder woodsprite Apr 2017 #19
After every surgery the doctors prescribed opiods to me csziggy Apr 2017 #33
yes, emergency room physicians are very paranoid about people chasing opiates unblock Apr 2017 #22
That Sounds itcfish Apr 2017 #67
I wonder what they would do with me. Mariana Apr 2017 #68
probably give you a rolled-up towel to bite down on.... unblock Apr 2017 #77
Some have, some haven't. It depends on a lot of things. RedWedge Apr 2017 #3
That's crazy...you prescribe based on the injury. Cattledog Apr 2017 #5
No, ER. Drahthaardogs Apr 2017 #8
If the pain is unbearable I would go to your Doc Cattledog Apr 2017 #16
They haven't lost their minds. former9thward Apr 2017 #6
No, this is Pete Sessions using the DEA to crack down on people he doesn't like Warpy Apr 2017 #24
The cheer leading for the personal injury crowd goes on. former9thward Apr 2017 #35
Not all of us can be born in the invincible crowd like you n/t kcr Apr 2017 #38
GOP talking point. Personal injury lawyers defend against corporate overreach sharedvalues Apr 2017 #52
I pretend mere disagreement with my opinions is simple "cheer-leading" as well... LanternWaste Apr 2017 #58
that's quite unlikely in the case of e.r. treatment. you'd only prescribe a day or two's worth. unblock Apr 2017 #25
Right wing talking-point hogwash kcr Apr 2017 #37
Can you identify a suit of this type? jberryhill Apr 2017 #56
Sure, but not to your satisfaction. former9thward Apr 2017 #65
Price of letting lawyers run wild? Very low. Cicada Apr 2017 #92
That is a shameless right wing talking point. Whiskeytide Apr 2017 #99
or for allowing the "war on drugs" to run wild. nt TheFrenchRazor Apr 2017 #105
Get some red vein Kratom superpatriotman Apr 2017 #7
Interesting point. BigDemVoter Apr 2017 #9
Have you seen the studies on knee arthritis and tylenol? Drahthaardogs Apr 2017 #12
Before I got my knees replaced opiods did nothing for the bone on bone pain csziggy Apr 2017 #34
That is exactly the reason I avoid opioids. pnwmom Apr 2017 #47
I had that reaction to Demerol years ago... k8conant Apr 2017 #51
I call them my "stupid pills" since they make me so dopey csziggy Apr 2017 #63
People have different reactions. Mariana Apr 2017 #89
Good for you guys but other people need them for chronic pain. I can't stand the indifference to anneboleyn Apr 2017 #95
I do understand the need for pain treatment csziggy Apr 2017 #97
Codeine is an outmoded drug Sgent Apr 2017 #78
I sure was grateful for it when I had a series of tooth abcesses Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #96
I have never had it work for a simple headache get the red out Apr 2017 #87
America's healthcare system walkingman Apr 2017 #11
I dislocated a shoulder as a teenager malaise Apr 2017 #13
I broke my shoulder and had to take opioids for a short while but was allergic and broke into hives. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2017 #14
I'm now on a contract with pee tests for a drug I've been on for 10 years Warpy Apr 2017 #15
I've seen it hyped on here as well. Many people need these meds for pain. NOT everyone is an addict. grossproffit Apr 2017 #20
Dependence and addiction are different phenomena Warpy Apr 2017 #21
Me, too, on the pain meds contract. Shrike47 Apr 2017 #91
Booze and Weed sarcasmo Apr 2017 #18
Be thankful the redumbliCONs are not in charge. You probably would democratisphere Apr 2017 #23
Don't even get me started on this "Reefer Madness" retread. Coventina Apr 2017 #26
My husband fractured some ribs a few weeks back and got an Rx for Tramadol at immediate care Freethinker65 Apr 2017 #27
You might see about getting medical marijuana, which mostly does not Blue Meany Apr 2017 #28
In my personal experience, THC is quite effective for pain. eShirl Apr 2017 #31
I requested a 2-3 day Rx after oral surgery a few months ago. Ilsa Apr 2017 #29
That's about the only thing I ever used them for bhikkhu Apr 2017 #30
My dentist (specialist) wouldn't give me any after a root canal surgery Sgent Apr 2017 #79
That's what you get when you have Rethugs in charge. clementine613 Apr 2017 #32
Unfortunately, this situation predates the most recent election. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #46
Granted, it does... clementine613 Apr 2017 #53
That's horrific Meowmee Apr 2017 #36
Yes. I learned about that 2 years ago, when I got a kidney stone. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #39
Jesus, a kidney stone? kcr Apr 2017 #41
3 hours screaming in an ER cubicle, being treated worse than an animal. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #48
I've been taking opiods 3-5x daily since Jan. They always underprescribe. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #40
Go find one who'll give you opiates then. linuxman Apr 2017 #42
The ER really is not the place to get a decent script anymore Egnever Apr 2017 #43
Is that the same as having an arm come out of a socket? That used to happen to my father pnwmom Apr 2017 #44
my son was puking from the pain of his spleen sarah FAILIN Apr 2017 #45
My Dr. retired and sent me to another, new doc said no opiates at all anymore. Hamlette Apr 2017 #49
OMG! loyalsister Apr 2017 #50
I lost my doctor over this exboyfil Apr 2017 #54
"I strongly doubt he was taking kick backs" jberryhill Apr 2017 #57
In the three years listed exboyfil Apr 2017 #62
The addicts have ruined it for the people with bona fide pain. Tylenol is worthless IMO. Vinca Apr 2017 #55
The addicts didn't ruin it. Mariana Apr 2017 #70
I was standing in line at CVS at about 6:30pm last night. Coventina Apr 2017 #72
Funny how they never tell us Mariana Apr 2017 #74
Exactly. Why not call it alcohol overdose? n/t Coventina Apr 2017 #75
You think the abusers will just use at regular dosages. That's cute Lee-Lee Apr 2017 #76
I don't think abusers will just use at regular dosages. Mariana Apr 2017 #84
Most prescription abusers know exactly what dose they are getting Lee-Lee Apr 2017 #90
I was prescribed hydrocodone for kidney stones last year through the local urgent Luciferous Apr 2017 #59
They've been this way for a while Bettie Apr 2017 #60
First kidney stone I went to the ER, eventually got morphine. AngryAmish Apr 2017 #69
I have been in chronic pain for over twenty years.... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2017 #61
When I had necrosis of my upper femurs, before 2 total hip replacements, MoonRiver Apr 2017 #64
Even if you have a history of substance addiction, you should get something adequate Lil Missy Apr 2017 #66
And in most states medical MJ workinclasszero Apr 2017 #73
I've had 13 surgeries MFM008 Apr 2017 #82
If you have a medical cannabis recommendation in CA, Drs aren't allowed to prescribe opiates for you MindPilot Apr 2017 #83
I can't handle opioids Dem2 Apr 2017 #85
Too many people are getting addicted to them HockeyMom Apr 2017 #86
I think you need a new dentist. Coventina Apr 2017 #88
The rabid reefer madness re:opioids (the new "war on drugs") hurts legitimate patients. People who anneboleyn Apr 2017 #93
Thank you! Would you consider making this an OP? Coventina Apr 2017 #94
Wish I could rec your post. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #102
suicide rate skyrockets for people with chronic pain CountAllVotes Apr 2017 #104
There's been a huge crackdown due to widespread abuse... Blue_Tires Apr 2017 #98
I had shingles a couple of years ago ellie Apr 2017 #100
Find another physician. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #101
Horrible! CountAllVotes Apr 2017 #103
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