tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post6531318603646229033..comments2023-07-20T05:30:32.466-07:00Comments on In My Humble Opinion: Transfer Of AddictionsJordan Grumethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566078305685946261noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post-74503128400611665412011-12-27T03:48:47.940-08:002011-12-27T03:48:47.940-08:00In my humble opinion, I think pain is one of the m...In my humble opinion, I think pain is one of the most complex challenges any physician will face. While not a Physician, I have worked within the field of addiction for a number of years.<br /><br />It appears that James has the disease of addiction. He simply traded one drug, alcohol now for a pharmaceutical drug. James might also have a long history of addiction in his family which would give him a greater chance of being genetically predisposed. I believe 12 step groups can be a critical aspect of treatment, now if it was only that easy for patients to admit to "being powerless!"<br /><br />Thank you for highlighting that fact that we don't have great pain relieving options for those with chronic orthopedic conditions. Kelly @rawarrior and Dr. West @westr address pain issues often in their arthritis tweet chats through Twitter. I also learn a great deal about pain from Dr. Jim Cleary <br />@jfclearywisc.<br /><br />I agree our country has a huge mess in this area. I have been directly impacted because one of my prescribed medications, not a pain medication, is back ordered because the FDA fears it might be used inappropriately so it has placed a cap on the manufacturing of the medication until the beginning of the new year. <br /><br />Thank you for addressing such a complex and important topic. <br />I appreciate you and your work.kntsplhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245760031988078980noreply@blogger.com