Yesterday the DEA raided several NFL teams suspected of giving prescription painkillers to their players. In its defense, the New York Jets'… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
“Sometimes, this disapproval of how you are managing your pain crosses over to disbelief that you are in as much pain as… — Murray J. McAlister Copy Share Image
“In the debate over opioid addiction, there’s one group we aren’t hearing from: chronic pain patients, many of whom need to use… — S. E. Smith Copy Share Image
“I was coming down off the last painkiller left in my dresser drawer after Autumn tossed my stash. In that moment I… — Rachel Cohn Copy Share Image
In 1844, Karl Marx said, "Religion is the opiate of the masses." He said this at a time when opium and opium… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
“I will be living with chronic pain for the rest of my life. I don’t have the mobility, energy or life options… — Sonya Huber Copy Share Image
Why does the longing for love have to be so acute, like a desperate thirst? Is it because love is wanting to… — Jonathan Hull Copy Share Image
A lot can happen [because of the dysfunctional family]. People don't look at that. They think, "Oh, my kids are going to… — Nikki Sixx Copy Share Image
I guess the painkillers wipe out your memory along with your ethics. — Keith Olbermann Copy Share Image
The amount of painkillers I was given. Every time I had a pain in my leg I got used to numbing it… — Sophie Anderton Copy Share Image
“The stigma of chronic pain is one of the most difficult aspects of living with chronic pain. If you have chronic pain,… — Murray J. McAlister Copy Share Image
In those days the best painkiller was ice; it wasn't addictive and it was particularly effective if you poured some whiskey over… — George Burns Copy Share Image
Remember, government is not an enlightened organization designed to promote public welfare. It is barbaric, uncivilized force…military and police power put to… — Bill Bonner Copy Share Image
“I used to think a drug addict was someone who lived on the far edges of society. Wild-eyed, shaven-headed and living in… — Cathryn Kemp Copy Share Image
I don’t know if cortisone is good for you or not. But to take a shot every other ball game is more… — Sandy Koufax Copy Share Image
“There are a lot of victims when it comes to addiction. I know there's an overdose epidemic. We see those faces. But… — Donna Marsh Copy Share Image
“I currently take Lortab, which is a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. I’d rather not take this medication, or any medication for… — Alison Moore Copy Share Image
“Despite what appears to be a low risk of addiction in naïve, chronic pain patients, it is reasonable to ask how much… — Howard L. Fields Copy Share Image
“The addiction crisis is terrifying, and many people don’t comprehend appropriate opioid use. When I first started taking pain medication, I remember… — Dianne Bourque Copy Share Image
I wasn't very good about the pain. I started screaming for painkillers after the third contraction and didn't stop until my daughter… — Linda Sunshine Copy Share Image
I think losing a loved one must be a little like losing a leg. First there is the shock, then the anesthetic,… — Ruth Graham Copy Share Image
Laugh often. Starting your day with a good laugh, or at least a big smile, is as beneficial to your health as… — Harvey Mackay Copy Share Image
“Chronic pain patients like me are not the cause of the opioid crisis; only 22% of those who misuse opioids are prescribed… — Sonya Huber Copy Share Image