When you put it that way, it, for me, shines a light on alcohol. I honestly don't know how addictive opioids are; I haven't really been around any and have never felt compelled to take them (when I've had prescriptions). I grew up with alcoholism, so I have some idea of what it COULD look like.

But it is a damn shame that opioids are effective and inexpensive for pain management. But at this point they are all but unobtainable. I understand why, it's just a shame.