Your problem couldn't be more obvious. And you couldn't possibly survive in the States. No freedumb™ for you Mr. Responsible.I am not trying to minimize the issue to ANY degree, but all of this has the potential to fuck over the people who need them, but use them correctly and responsibly.
I have been using opiods since the age of 12.
I'm now 53.
I have always been aware of the downsides as well as the addiction issues.
I have always used the minimum effective amount for the least amount of time.
I do use them when required, but may go many months without needing any.
But when I need them, I am really really really glad that I have them available.
While this has never been an issue for myself, my Doc is quite aware of the dangers.
He will not issue any repeats. Scripts are for 20-30 pills max. An office visit is required for a refill - even for someone like myself who has been a patient with known issues for 20+ years.
Sorry for polluting the waters, carry on.
Seriously though, most Americans patients are eager jump on the pill train. They want drugs to fix their problems because that's the easy route. Unfortunately some of them have addictive personalities and can easily and very unexpectedly go from a few pain pills for an injury to shooting heroin.