I've heard stories of people with a terminal condition in the hospital not being given medicine because "they might become addicted". So what if they do, who cares? What does it matter? They're going to die anyway, there's no reason why they can't be comfortable before they die. I believe it's an embarrassment for this country (U.S) to make people suffer needlessly just because they might/could become addicted to the pain medication while they're dying. Same goes for medicine that is considered "illegal" that some people say makes their disease easier to tolerate. Whether it actually "fixes" anything or not, they should be allowed to use it, whether it's illegal or not, simply because it makes them feel better. Even if it's just a psychological "fix", if they have a bona fide disease, let them have the "medicine".
Rambleman
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That is unbelievable! You can be sure they charge for it; they get their money and more! That makes me furious!
Perhaps it's only a hospital by hospital decision. One can hope anyway.
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