I've been on opioids for my back pain for three years and now I need them just to feel normal, but my doctor wants to cut me off and I'm terrified of what happens next.
More people experience this than they realize.
The line between medical necessity and psychological dependence has blurred, creating a crisis of identity around what constitutes legitimate suffering.
“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.