I saw a 77 year old patient has attends Renal Dialysis all day 3 full days per week. He also takes long term opioids to control his failed spine surgery pain. I broke the news today about the new law AB 1998 that is being proposed. I explained that he may be unable to received his medication further. He looked at the ground, then slowly at me. "I just want to live the rest of my life in peace," he said. I explained that because of the Opioid Crisis, we had to cut him back further. He closed his eyes and shook his head side-to-side as if saying no. "What am I supposed to do?" he asked. "What do they expect me to do?" PAINED LIVES MATTER. Speak Up Now or Forever Hold Your Peace. OPPOSE Bill 1998.