Do you think doctors are overprescribing pain meds?

Asked by KTVZ

577 Votes

Do you think doctors are overprescribing pain meds?

49%

Yes, far too much. Yes, far too much.

51%

No, not anymore! No, not anymore!

49%

Yes, far too much.

People in pain should get what they need, but drug cos. still push them!

People in pain should get what they need, but drug cos. still push them! Show Less

4 Comments

Ka San

None that i have encountered, but the news tells a different story. how else could we have developed such an extreme opiod crisis in this country if it weren't for doctors over- prescribing.

Gramma Jean

They "over prescribe" all Big Pharma too much. Healing should be the goal of a doctor.

suzie peterson

My family went and is still going thru the over-prescribing of pain meds.

Melissa Howiler

Look around!

51%

No, not anymore!

Maybe they used to, but they've gone too far the other way!

Maybe they used to, but they've gone too far the other way! Show Less

8 Comments

Valerie Rhodes Kifer

Blaming Doctors and patients for the "opioid crisis" is ridiculous. I did think it was over prescribing when my daughter was 17 and was prescribed pain meds for strep. But some people need pain meds.

Beverly Miller

They don't for my family.

Patricia Brady-McKinney

No. It is so hard now to get what is needed for chronic pain. You have to take pee tests, they treat you like a criminal at the pharmacy half the time. My Dr. knows what I need, don't scrutinize her.

Leslie Ann

In some cases, due to patients pain level, the doctors are afraid to prescribe stronger meds, which for the patient, is wrong. The doctors should know what their patient needs, & prescribe accordingl

Koanani

Doctors are making medical decisions based on fear of regulatory attention instead of patient need. Patients rarely become addicted to prescribed pain meds. Now they are unable to receive care

Raymond Meskill

Some people. Need help help Now.

Heather Morris

I think it's ridiculous that doctors are scared to give people pain medication now because of all the penalties. Some people NEED pain medication!!

Bob Harlan

I live with chronic pain, the meds they do prescribe make me sick, but they will not prescribe me oxycodin because they are afraid of the government regulation. So I suffer.

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

Asked by KTVZ

68 Votes

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

32%

YES YES

68%

NO NO

32%

YES

2 Comments

Charles Hemingway

Safe parking programs have a proven track record of successfully taking people from being homeless into having a place of their own. Safe parking programs cut down on costs to cities for ambulance calls, police calls, visits to emergency rooms and mental health crises that costs taxpayers money.

Duane Wyman

Perhaps? Hiding the un-housed in various random locations doesn't solve much. This is just another band-aid solution! Seems just the latest adaptation of "kicking the can down the road"...?

68%

NO

2 Comments

Latterdaysaint

Instead of a hand out, give a hand up

Kellie Beck Fletcher

Stop increasing rent 2026 passed 9.5 percent rent increase will push more people into being homeless .. where is the cap we are already paying ridiculous prices for rent how can anyone save for a home. Not sure why you people can’t figure this out You’re pushing Oregonians out.

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

Asked by KTVZ

94 Votes

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

4 Comments

Jane CommunityMember

People should not have to put up with annoying intrusive lights that inconsiderate neighbors install

Chris Hill

Board Member of DarkSky Oregon who worked on this with Deschutes County. Currently working to update the 24 year old City of Bend lighting ordinance.

Thomas Orr

I like seeing stars at night. and birds migration is important.

Katherine GoldenEagle

We live across the street from a duplex that has one of those motion sensor lights on the garage. It's soooo bright it lights up my bedroom and my son's and our living room. Thats just ridiclous

32%

No

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KTVZ

Do you think doctors are overprescribing pain meds?

49% Yes, far too much. Yes, far too much.

51% No, not anymore! No, not anymore!

49% Yes, far too much.

51% No, not anymore!

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

32% YES YES

68% NO NO

32% YES

68% NO

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

68% Yes Yes

32% No No

68% Yes

32% No

49%

Yes, far too much. Yes, far too much.

51%

No, not anymore! No, not anymore!

49%

Yes, far too much.

51%

No, not anymore!

32%

YES YES

68%

NO NO

32%

YES

68%

NO

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

32%

No