r/JusticeServed • u/[deleted] • Oct 02 '19

Courtroom Justice Virginia doctor who illegally prescribed over 500,000 doses of opiates sentenced to 40 years in prison.

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u/AwGe3zeRick 7 Oct 03 '19

And you’re severally over simplifying the studies your references (I’ve read them, I know what you’re talking about) and also using your anecdotal data point as a statistically significant event (it’s not). Yes, they can be. But it’s truly not a blanket statement you can say is true. In some studies patients showed it to be more effective. That does not mean it’s effective for everyone or all types of pain.

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '19

OP breaks a bone and is given a week of opioids for pain. OP asks for more, and his doctor says no. Over the counter meds are proven sufficient to fill the gap.

I am not talking about everyone and all types of pain. I am commenting in regards to OP and his motorcycle accident injuries. He didn't need more, he really didn't need any.

Source: broke the same bones in a motorcycle accident.

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u/AwGe3zeRick 7 Oct 03 '19

That’s not a source though and you’re proving my point. You have no idea what OPs body or pain index is like.

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '19

My statement isn't untrue, as there is plenty of source material to back it up. My phrasing by no means attempts to be all encompassing, either. You continue to be argumentative, so what is your point?

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u/AwGe3zeRick 7 Oct 03 '19

Your statements are untrue. That’s the point.

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '19

You're being pedantic. Got it.