This political cartoon reflects the reality that many people are using opioids, a painkiller, in an improper way. The picture depicts a vial of Opioids containing the lives of so many people that are falling into the mouth of Death.This political cartoon sends us a message. The convenience and immediate effects of Opioids makes people keep using it without doctor's prescription. This causes dangerous side effects and even death for the users.
Convenience is one of the reasons that many people use opioids. Not only me but everyone is living a busy life. A pain can affect the performance of a day. But going to see a doctor will take time and require many cumbersome procedures. So self-use of opioids is considered as a quick and handy solution.