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I appreciate you clearing this up for me. I noticed that some states specifically states "illegal" drugs on their application. I don't try to see if I can get loopy on pain meds, but I know plenty of folks who take enough to cause real damage to a normal sized man, but the ingredients go to the pain receptors and you wouldn't know that they were taking anything. Thanks again, now I can get my CHL so that I can protect my family.

I dont drink period, however I do have to take prescription pain medication for a very messed up lower back that multiple doctors have not been able to identify and correct. The question on the CHL application is kind of broad and asks if you are dependant on drugs or alcohol. I guess that my body is dependant on the medication because if I run out, the pain is almost unbearable and my body begins to go through a withdrawl of the drug. The pain medication doesnt make me "goofy" or cause me to do strange things, and I dont abuse them. I have been on them for over 8 years now and have undergone several major surgeries, procedures, etc. Very close friends of mine, who have known me for 20 + years said that they didnt notice a difference in me and no idea that I was on pain medication. I guess that they expected that I would act like an idiot or play with my food or something? The problem is that if someone was about to get phyical, I would need my pistol to protect my family or myself. Since I cant really run, fight for long periods or definately couldnt take on more than one bad guy at a time, I'm going to need my pistol to even things up, or put them in my favor. I'm sure that there are a lot of people who take medication for pain that just check no on the form and go on. I'm really not sure how to address this issue? Has anyone addressed this before or have an answer for those with pain issues that have to take medications?