chronic pain

Chronic Pain and Drug Addiction…please Help.?

...  by Scooter: Chronic pain and drug addiction…please help.? I have a friend whose son takes medication for a legitimate chronic pain. He is also, unfortunately addicited to several illicit drugs, and was already a heavy drinker when he was injured. Does anyone know of a treatment facility geared to handle drug addicition and pain management. Everything here has failed. The family doctor is concerned for his life. Any help will be greatly appreciated. The pain medication is prescribed by a doctor and is absolutely neccessary. He is under the care of competant pain management. The problem is most treatment ...