There are more people addicted to pills in the world than all illicit drugs combined.
One guy that's recovering was telling me his story. He's actually a legit user; is recovering from a knee surgery and an ankle surgery, on different legs. He has problems with his rotator cuff now.
He says there is the mental pain and the physical pain Pills only *really* help with one of those. He's doing ok on just aspirin & ibuprofen, alternating between the two to not tear up his liver or kidneys as much.
There is hope. Sure beats using up your whole month's prescription in 3 or 4 days.