Aussie pain sufferers lash out at Jackie 'O' Henderson over her drug addiction confession: 'You're the reason we have to beg'

Aussie pain sufferers lash out at Jackie 'O' Henderson over her drug addiction confession: 'You're the reason we have to beg' READ MORE: Why this photo of Jackie 'O' Henderson sitting outside of rehab is infuriating Aussies By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 20:05 EDT, 30 October 2024 | Updated: 20:08 EDT, 30 October 2024 e-mail 31 shares View comments Jackie 'O' Henderson has come under fire from Australian chronic pain sufferers after opening up about her drug and alcohol addiction. The radio host, 49, detailed the extent of her addiction struggles and her 28-day stay in famous rehab clinic The Betty Ford Center in her new memoir, The Whole Truth. Jackie revealed how at the height of her addiction, she took around 10-12 Stilnox/Ambien sleeping pills and 24 Panadeine Forte painkillers a day.

However, her comments have sparked backlash from chronic pain sufferers as they claimed they are forced to 'beg' doctors to get painkillers. In February 2018, medicines that contain codeine - including Panadeine Forte - were restricted to being a prescription-only medication in Australia due to misuse and dependence problems. Some Australians who suffer from chronic pain issues have taken to social media to cite how difficult it is for them to get the medication due to the restrictions in place.

They criticised Jackie for taking as many as 24 Panadeine Forte painkillers a day after she admitted to accessing the medication through a 'supplier', not on prescription. 'People like J.