I went in search of a solution to chronic pain. What I found were the ‘Pushers of Hell’ in pursuit of the almighty dollar and the perfect recipe for addiction. Here’s a slice of my story and so many others. With such gratitude to Dr. Peter Przekop and John Newton, who deftly and steadfastly guided me out of Hell and chronic pain, and to L.A. Times reporters Harriet Ryan, Lisa Girion, and Scott Glover for their investigation on Oxycontin. God help us all to help ourselves and each other.