Yes, this is happening in KY - Yes there is an abuse problem currently in the state (where isn't there when the majority of the population lives below the poverty level?)

The spelling error was the newspaper's fault, not Stumbo's (He is the son of a very prominent and caring doctor from E. KY and a democrat!)

He is trying to get a hold of a serious problem in the state - unfortunately it's causing chronic pain sufferers more pain. (BTW - it has to be more than cancer now to get oxy, depending on where you are) There are issues on both sides! George Clooney couldn't get adequate treatment in NYC when he was having problems with headaches after an injury. This is happening everywhere, not just KY. We are just the most visible currently (last year it was Fl.) It's time to demand our rights, but also to be willing to show that those who demand appropriate care are not abusers!