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by Nasrudith 713 days ago
I don't know if it is genetic, a side effect of chronic or acute pain, or just plain luck but I've seen family wind up not addicted at all despite heavier doses. If it is genetic it might be linked to not finding painkillers enjoyable at all.

I know from my wisdom teeth removal getting a few days of oxycontin while it helped with the pain it mostly made me feel weak not only while taking it but for about a week or so after discontinuing it. And this is from someone with a low pain tolerance.