should not be given for more than 6 weeks, because of the addictiveness, and usually only after a surgery. Now they are saying his stomach problems could be because of his addiction. Shouldn't a Dr. be held accountable for getting their patient addicted to Hydromorphone HCL (a morphine base drug)? He has had to go through Detox and Rehab. And now can't take any drugs of this sort again for life. He has suffered loss of respect from employees , customers and others. As well as financial hardship.