The Pain Truth
This is P.A.R.T. Texas’ ongoing collection of articles that expose the reality behind pain care, overdose data, and the policies that affect patients. Each piece is based on verifiable data, patient experience, and the truth our leaders have overlooked for far too long.
Select any article below to read the full breakdown. New articles will be added regularly as more data, research, and patient-impact stories are published.
The Real Story Behind the Overdose Numbers (Part 1)
A clear, honest breakdown of what CDC data really shows about the overdose crisis — and why chronic pain patients are not the cause.
The Real Story Behind the Overdose Numbers — Part Two
A data-driven breakdown of overdose trends from 1999–2023 — showing how deaths shifted from prescriptions to illicit fentanyl, stimulants, and complex polysubstance patterns.