Just an observation on Quitting

[bovi]

I hope this is not taken in any way as a flame.
I am an alcoholic and sober six years and went through the hell of detox after 30 years of drinking the last five of which were spent drunk 24 hours a day.
I have begun reading here as due to a broken back and it's associated pain I begun a program of pain management, epidurals and Hydrocodone 10mg every 4-6 hrs. I am very concerned about becoming addicted but cannot stand the constant pain. My DR. is aware of my alcoholism and is watching me closely additionally my wife keeps an eye on the pills.

What concerns me is the number of people here who were treated by a DR. got into trouble with their drug and seem to be hesitant to go back and ask the DR. for help. I know that if I had not had the help and support of my family DR. when I quit drinking I probably would have killed myself or died of heart fatigue...
In short this shit can kill you and you owe it to yourself to get help quitting.

My .02