Thanks Vt! You're right. I called it addiction when in fact it is tolerance.

As a chronic migraine sufferer, I've tried everything in the book and then some to relieve my headaches. I know in fact that methaqualone was the cure for migraine headaches. Because of it's overabuse in the 70's and 80's, I can't get the one drug that I know is a slam-dunk for my problem.
Now, I take midrin, frova, imitrex, zomig and a partrige in a pear tree.(whatever works at the time) Lately, I've had better luck with migraine strength Excedrin. My Dr. tells me I can't take it for more than 48 hours without relief though. He says that possible damage to the gastro-intestinal system is worse than taking these drugs. Now they are saying imitrex is a possible health risk.

If I don't take these meds, I live with a constant headache. So that's why I can't fault a person when they need medication.