In a perfect world, where people did not have substance abuse problems, that would be awesome. Unfortunately, many people, IMHO, would abuse these drugs. WHat I truly wish is for doctors to ease their restraints on prescribing pain medication. And for them to not be so critical of every pain patient that comes in, by assuming they are drug seekers. Either way, I hope something changes soon. Undertreatment of chronic pain is rampant.