The researchers have been looking for the 'magic bullit for over 50 years...the 'magic bullit being a pain pill that alleviates pain without causing (gasp) a transient euphoria. All attempts have resulted in dismal and often dangerous failures. We have doctors (in the states) who would rather have a chronic pain patient on Celebrex, a "Bad drug" which has killed many, many people. The NSAIDS are far inferior to narcotics in killing pain, but not patients. The drug prohibitionists seem to be prevailing and madness is the order of the day. I say, the police, having failed miserably at their jobs, are all too happy to see the politicians throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. We had better turn about before it's too late.