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originally posted by: Reverbs
a reply to: seasonal
I've never seen a big heroine scene in my town, until about 5-9 years ago..
I think people getting addicted to oxy.. And us troops guarding poppy fields contributed to what I'd guess is a 700% increase in heroine here. This is a hippy liberal place akin to herbs but nothing like this..
People are falling victim and the profits for oxy sales and heroine sales must be going through the roof.
I'm not sure if I've seen a worse drug.
Too much money to be made destroying lives.
How much money can we make fixing lives?
I recently had a hysterectomy here in Munich, where we moved from California four years ago for my husband’s job. Even though his job ended a year ago, we decided to stay while he tries to start a business. Thanks to the German health care system, our insurance remained in force. This, however, is not a story about the benefits of universal health care.
Thanks to modern medicine, my hysterectomy was performed laparoscopically, without an overnight hospital stay. My only concern about this early release was pain management.
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She said that I would be given ibuprofen. “Is that it?” I asked. “That’s what I take if I have a headache. "
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I decided to pursue the topic with the surgeon.
He said the same thing. He was sure that the removal of my uterus would not require narcotics afterward.
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With mounting panic, I decided to speak to the anesthesiologist, my last resort.
This time, I used a different tactic. I told him how appalled I had been when my teenager was given 30 Vicodin pills after she had her wisdom teeth removed in the United States.
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The anesthesiologist explained that during surgery and recovery I would be given strong painkillers, but once I got home the pain would not require narcotics. To paraphrase him, he said: “Pain is a part of life. We cannot eliminate it nor do we want to. The pain will guide you. You will know when to rest more; you will know when you are healing. If I give you Vicodin, you will no longer feel the pain, yes, but you will no longer know what your body is telling you. You might overexert yourself because you are no longer feeling the pain signals. All you need is rest. And please be careful with ibuprofen. It’s not good for your kidneys. Only take it if you must. Your body will heal itself with rest.”
I didn’t mention that I use ibuprofen like candy. "
originally posted by: seasonal
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: annoyedpharmacist
The only way that could happen is clandestinely.
Better known as a conspiracy.
originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: roadgravel
WAR ON (illegal) DRUGS
originally posted by: 3daysgone
originally posted by: intrptr
originally posted by: 3daysgone
a reply to: seasonal
How else do you think the enemies of America are going to invade us?
Sub launched, hypersonic cruise missiles.
That would not be as subtle, and easier to fight against.