I've dealt with chronic pain issues for decades. I thank God that I'm one of those people who really don't like the effects of opiates. There are times I'll dip into the pain meds, when I just need a break. But I know that A - I won't get "high" or any euphoric feeling. B - I'll get stomach cramps, C - Constipation, D - Irritability, E - Insomnia...and the list goes on.
I tried MJ as an alternative to opiates once...OMG that sucked!!! People find that pleasurable? I thought I was having a freaking heart attack.
I've found the best medicine is no medicine. 99% of the time, it's just not worth it.
