PHARMACIST STEVE

Chronic pain patients (CPP) are facing dire consequences due to excessive restrictions on opioid therapy. With regulations limiting access to essential pain relief, thousands are left with no option but to undergo unnecessary procedures like epidurals and nerve ablations, which not only fail to address their pain but can also cause significant harm to their bodies. This situation has left many CPPs bedridden, stripped of their quality of life (QOL), and unable to participate in their own lives.

The DEA’s role in enforcing these restrictions has profound implications on a vulnerable population, often leaving them improperly medicated and suffering in silence. Media outlets have a critical role in shedding light on the individual stories of pain, suffering, and the anguish experienced by these patients who find their cries for help unheard. It’s time to showcase the real-life impact of these restrictive measures and bring a human face to the policy decisions affecting the chronic pain community.

Patient narratives illustrate the harsh reality of those who, due to the DEA’s crackdown on opioid prescriptions, face insurmountable hurdles in accessing necessary care. These stories reveal the devastating effects of being forced into ineffective and harmful treatments, ultimately worsening their physical and mental well-being.

We call on media organizations to dedicate time and resources to report on this critical issue, ensuring that the narratives of CPPs are heard. Highlighting these experiences will not only bring awareness but could also drive policy change, encouraging a reevaluation of the current approach to opioid prescription for chronic pain. Your signature can make a difference by compelling the media to take immediate action and advocate for a fairer, more compassionate approach to pain management. Sign this petition to stand with CPPs and demand media attention to this pressing human