“Percocet, my patient announced, was the best antidepressant she'd ever had. An orthopedist had prescribed her the drug for back pain resulting from a fall. When the patient, who suffered from depression, asked for more, I refused, explaining the opioid’s high addictive potential. Still, I worried that if I didn't give her a prescription,
“Percocet, my patient announced, was the best antidepressant she'd ever had. An orthopedist had prescribed her the drug for back pain resulting from a fall. When the patient, who suffered from depression, asked for more, I refused, explaining the opioid’s high addictive potential. Still, I worried that if I didn't give her a prescription,