Pubdate: Sat, 19 Mar 2016 Source: Seattle Times (WA) Copyright: 2016 The Seattle Times Company Contact: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/409 HOW HAS OPIOID ADDICTION AFFECTED YOU? EDITOR'S NOTE This week, the federal government published the first national standards for prescription painkillers, recommending that doctors try pain relievers like ibuprofen before prescribing the highly addictive pills. The Seattle Times recently asked readers to share their stories about heroin and opioid addiction, and also weigh in on safe-injection sites and other possible solutions. Have opioids touched you or your family? Share your thoughts here. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom