Judge suggests the prosecution 's case is falling short . The three are not charged in Smith 's death . California law says depending on drugs for pain is not an addiction . So if you have a prescription, and your doctor prescribes it to help with arthritis or other conditions that cause chronic pain, then yes, you are addicted. Judge discovers the legislature changed the definition of addict .
Judge suggests the prosecution 's case is falling short . California law says depending on drugs for pain is not an addiction . So if you have a prescription, and your doctor prescribes it to help with arthritis or other conditions that cause chronic pain, then yes, you are addicted. Judge discovers the legislature changed the definition of addict .