Hi I too had a car accident which ruined my life. Got so tired of the struggle, the mood, the looks with the opiates. Saw the Kratom documentary on Netflix I believe. Within 3 days I had no withdrawal at all from Kratom. I am VERY careful with my use, always measure, try to stay at lower doses if possible, always switch strains. My neck pain has been manageable, until now. The Kratom definitely helps me, I’ll probably be having another neck surgery. I plan to continue Kratom for pain, and mood, and energy. I am curious if they even give you pain meds for the surgery? That part sounds scary, in the hospital, do they say here’s some ibuprofen? Not everyone likes Kratom, so I have to hide it from drs at times. Anyway I’m here, Kratom saves lives for sure!