“That is ridiculous. Nobody gets addicted to narcotics when they do not have a prior history of drug abuse.”

“The possible complications of unrelieved pain greatly outweigh the risk of addiction which is very low when a person has no prior history of drug abuse.”

“A lot of people prefer to be brave and stick it out so you are not alone.”

“You have a right to refuse any and all treatments, so just do without it.”