Hey there. I hear everything you are saying but no one has mentioned that drug companies have been lowering the effectiveness of these medications. Everyone is so scared of taking something because of others not following the rules. The anxiety that my doctor's are putting on us is affecting our minds. Stop worrying about what you're taking so much. I think the stereo typing is horrible for patients who have actual issues. I have zolpidem. Doesn't work most nights because of the manufacturing of the drug. No one tells us this they just make us feel guilty and therefore it's our own issue to figure out. That's no way for us to be treated. If I pay for Ambien and not a generic brand I sleep great. Occasionally I still don't get sleep but I needed to stop the nonsense of others because my chronic pain and insomnia aren't there's it's mine. I unfortunately am not like others and I'm done giving a shit about how bad meds are. People that have to function in this life need to be less affective by others. Easier said than done. Stop worrying about the meds and realize you may need them. That's my opinion. Doctor's won't go against the government and what they think works best for us. I think doctor's should be stepping up. But they don't get paid or the dea bothers them by harassment that it's not worth having us as patients but if we don't get the help we need them we can't work and contribute to society like we could. It's tough to be a patient these days. I hope things change for you and soon. I'm not trying to start a fight here just giving you some real facts on the meds at least that's what all the trials are coming up with.