Opiates: A Perspective
There's been a lot of dialogue lately around the state of opiate use within our society. While I'm not advocating on either side of this complex debate, my aim is to provide more of an understanding of opiates, opiate use and addiction. Let's start with a story...... Throughout my life I've been an active person. To say that athletics consumed my life was an understatement. From playing Soccer and Baseball in the spring, to Volleyball, Hockey and Basketball in the fall and winter, I was deeply involved in athletic pursuits. This endless pursuit lead to college basketball scholarships and two national championships. While I wouldn't trade my experiences in athletics for anything, the regular wear and tear of competitive sports, along with a genetic predisposition led to significant back problems. In 2007 I suffered my first of two back injuries. I initially herniated my L1/L2 and L2/L3 spinal discs. Unless you've experienced nerve pain, you c...