I am not sure why opiods are blamed, it is a choice .
I am soon 62 and take them in order to stay active, injuries are a good part of it and new parts aren't in the discussion.
I am very active and very fit...more so than 90% around me. I have never taken anything to get high and have never once felt this from painkillers. They get me more mobile. I am Canadian, same difference. Same problems here
