substance abuse

Contrary to what the mainstream media and "anti-opioid" lobbyists would have you believe, legally prescribed opioid painkillers DO actually work for chronic pain. Opioids have been used for thousands of years to provide relief from pain, so why is there a mis-perception or inference in recent times they should only be used for acute pain?

In America the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines state there is "insufficient evidence to determine long-term benefits of opioid therapy for chronic pain" [SEE LINK BELOW], and in Australia we are told there is a "lack of evidence for opioids in the management of chronic non-cancer pain" [i.e. based on the International Assoc. for the Study of Pain Policy Document February 2018].

Many anti-opioid activists claim there is “no evidence” or "insufficient evidence" opioids work long-term, yet there are NO high quality, placebo controlled studies routinely conducted for longer than 3 months. Therefore, to say there is no evidence is "a misleading statement, because non-opioid pain medications and alternative treatments are not studied for long periods either."

IF there are no reputable or "good studies" that go beyond 3 months [i.e. due to funding and other regulatory and scientific restrictions], surely the absence of evidence is NOT evidence of absence? There is a silent majority of responsible chronic pain patients, using their opioid pain killers safely and successfully for many years, yet their voice is not being heard.

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Too often we are waiting
For the next thing to come around
“That’ll be what saves me,
Because otherwise, I may drown.”

No. What you are waiting for
May not happen this day, month or year
Harsh to say but it’s the truth
You may not even recognize it when it’s here.

But your life is happening now
It’s in the moments all around you
Don’t let them go by without
Cherishing at least a few.

Sometimes joy just comes
Some of us are not so fortunate
It takes willful thought and care
To bring the happiness towards us.

So, try. What can it hurt?
See what the day brings
When you expect more than normal
From everyday people, places and things.

I think you will be surprised
And at the very least
You’ll have realized things that aren’t perfect
Can still bring you a measure of peace.

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Hi all! If you’re just joining us, welcome! Please take a moment to tell us your story, so we can be part of your recovery. If you need support, just ask. Help is only one post away.

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I’ve seen that we’ve had a few new members join us recently, and I wanted to say hello and welcome! Please feel free to post and introduce yourselves - tell us a little of your stories if you’d like. If you need support, please post. We are here for you and all of our members.

Remember, folks - #wedorecover and you never have to use again!

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I just recently made it through an extremely difficult phase in; I love to learn-about myself, ha! and love to feel a healing moment when I read one of your shares. It’s fantastic! The Mighties give me strength, knowledge; kind of an inner support system!🥰🤟🏾 Much love and many thanks to all of you!
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When I think of forming new healthier habits, the phrase “if it were that easy anybody could do it!” comes to mind. I recently heard about #piggybacking ; take behavior you can realistically target and attach it with another positive. I want to increase time spent reading. I love my morning coffee-time. Coffee and reading then tidying up are now, hopefully, one big happy task I’ll try to tackle each day. Success breeds success! 🤟🏾 Do you have any habit forming advice to share? #GAD #Depression #ADD #ADHD #Bipolar1 #emotionalpsychiligicalabuse #SubstanceAbuse #PTSD