I take opiates for a bad back when needed and I hate it too. I haven't tried many of the CBD products yet mostly because of location and no easy access or question and answer sessions. My back has been F'ed up since I was 20 had a Chinook helicopter blade slip and while mounting after repair then I was the only one trying to hold it (not a good idea) had surgery, then 6 years later I got rear ended by a city bus, had another surgery and was never even close to the same. They keep saying they need to fuse me but I simply refuse and live with the numb tingling legs and pain but would absolutely be willing to try the CBD oil. As a matter of fact this posting has made me decide to order some, doing that right now. Thanks!