The doctor's middle finger

A slang term for opioids, where they are viewed as a doctor's way of giving someone the middle finger. If the doctor can't diagnose a patient's condition, and the patient continues to insist on treatment options in spite of the doctor's reluctance, the doctor may prescribe the patient opioids as a way of simply shutting them up rather than helping them figure out what's wrong. Given the naturally addictive nature of opioid medications, this is often seen as a doctor's way of hurting someone back, often being viewed as the worst-kept secret of American healthcare.

"I recently found out my grandma's death was attributed to an opioid overdose. She'd received the doctor's middle finger over her chronic kidney troubles in 2006, and things were never really the same for her since then."

by Inlovewithabsol January 9, 2023

Pointing Ring Finger Up Like Middle Finger except it's the Ring Finger

When you point up the ring finger, also known as digitus medicinalis, it means I like you in a friendly and non-rude matter, or can have alternative meanings, like "your awesome", I love you to a romantic partner, etc. This is not to be confused with the middle finger that means "GO F--K YOURSELF"

Pointing Ring Finger Up Like Middle Finger except it's the Ring Finger:

Jessica: That was such sweet gift Howard *points ring finger*
Howard: Aww you put your ringer finger up! I love you too!

by eyenyyc March 3, 2024