Doctors help us when we have pain; in alot of cases, though, we end up abusing the drugs that we are given. Or we simply are on them so long that our bodies get used to having them. When the doctors then decide that we should not have any more pain, they discontinue the med and we are left hanging. When you really have pain, there are numerous other ways to handle other than taking opiates; you can receive theraphy or take vitamins. If you find yourself in a hard place, please don't take to the streets; if you have become addicted to the drugs, please seek out help for yourself.