An elderly woman named “Roxie” endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of her fellow villagers, who lynched her and then cast her out of the hamlet, as detailed in the following excerpt. The look of a lady may be used as evidence that she is a witch, as Nancy K and Pam C describe. Persistent pain is a serious threat to physical well-being. Yet the situation is far from resolved at this point. Opioids, such as morphine and oxycodone, are often used for this purpose. They have the potential to temporarily alleviate distress, but they are highly addictive.