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In reply to the discussion: Please explain Heroin's allure to me. [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)11. The Opiate feeling does not appeal to me. I have had a prescription for Percocet since 1999
for my back issues. I have a severely herniated disc at C6-C7.
I have 2-4 attacks a year of pain. I only take the pills during the attacks and thus I only need a refill every 60 months or so. When I get a new doctor, they all are concerned that I want the prescription, then after seeing how little I use it they all become fine with it.
I hate the non-pain relieving effects of Percocet and when I have to take it for pain, I cannot wait to stop taking it. Same with Vicodin. The USAF gave me Vicodin for pain after they took out my wisdom teeth. Hated that too.
I've never taken heroin or other opiates so I cannot compare, but I hate Percocet and Vicodin, that I can tell you.
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Do you do anything dangerous as a hobby, motorcycling or hang gliding for instance?
Fumesucker
Feb 2014
#2
The Opiate feeling does not appeal to me. I have had a prescription for Percocet since 1999
stevenleser
Feb 2014
#11
There is an extra-strong variety going around these days, according to a news story I heard.
MH1
Feb 2014
#19
For people without addictive personalities, the allure of heroin doesn't make sense
justiceischeap
Feb 2014
#14
to an addictive person any drug would be a gateway that's why it irritates me when people say
leftyohiolib
Feb 2014
#31