One thing that does kind of bother me is that you said something about going through WDs and you were hoping to get something from your dentist. If that is really the reason, then maybe he really shouldn't be writing you out a script? No flames please. If you are in pain, then I would hope he would give you what you need. But if it is just WDs, than you can't expect him to write a narcotic out for something that could be taken care of with an OTC med or a prescription NSAID

It was an unlucky coincidence, and in retrospect I was really hoping for an non-narcotic. My teeth were, and are, in serious agony, and I think the prospect of WD, never fully experienced, may have given me "evil thoughts"
As it happens, I got nothing, but I wish I could've at least walked out of there with some diclofenac..

Bringing my head back to reality - I would actually have refused opiates at that point. But I'd have loved the opportunity to refuse them when offered, for once. Does this make sense? Probably not.

I can see that my moral battle with mischief, fuelled by slight WD is worrisome, but I was thinking with my emotions, and never even asked for meds.

I like your story about when you told your dentist the truth. It seems like he had some genuine empathy!

Red.