What is the ruling on giving addictive painkillers to a chronically ill patient who is in pain and requests them, knowing that not giving them might drive him to suicide?
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It is permissible to use tranquilizer medications for an addict, and there is no harm in administering painkillers and gradually decreasing the dosage until the addict returns to their normal state, especially if there is a fear of them committing suicide.
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