I Can't agree with you anymore !!
Substance abuse of opioids or non opioids will always continue no matter what Congress or world leaders say or do. If you want to get high and abuse or profit from it you will find the products and a way to do what you intend to do!!!
What is concerning and SAD, it's hurting the folks that actually need this medication/drug to live a normal life or as normal as possible. Everyday, common folks that live with chronic pain, are the true victims of this opioid crisis. Dr 's are afraid to prescribe for the fear of litigation and loosing everything they worked for.
I need pain relief each day and shouldn't be told what I need or do from a government entity.