You lost it
Someone stole it out of your purse/car/medicine cabinet
You're going out of town where they don't have pharmacies
You left it at the motel room
You left it in the cab
You left it on the bus
You left it on the airplane
You left it at the restaurant
You left it at your in-laws' house
Because you're willing to pay cash for it
You're going on a three month cruise and won't have access to a pharmacy
Because [insert Holiday coming up] is next week
Even though we have a pick-up signature captured on our computer, you insist you didn't actually pick them up last month
You just had bad news and you really, really need it
Because "none of the pharmacist's business" is a good enough reason
It was accidentally thrown away
Your kids are stealing them
The count must have been off from the last refill and now you're short this month
Even though it says to take ONE a day, TWO must be better
You can't find your current medication
They fell into the toilet
They fell into the sink
They fell into your bowl of cereal
The last refill "smelled funny"
I have to otherwise you said you'll complain to my manager
Your doctor said it is ok
Your doctor who can't be reached said it is ok and I'm just supposed to take your word for it
Because there is only 28 days in February so you're being screwed out of 3 days
Because you like to "stock up" just in case we don't have the medication next month
You don't really need them -- you just don't want to have to drive all the way down here next week
Dr. Oz said it was ok
Oprah said it was ok
Dr. Oz said it was ok while on Oprah
You ran out because you share it with your spouse
You ran out because your ex-spouse stole them
Because your insurance is expiring at the end of the month and you don't want to have to pay cash for it
You worry about Zombies and/or Robots
The dog ate your last refill
Scotty "beamed" them up
Because you have to come up with some sort of "believable" excuse because you're lying to everyone, including yourself, that you're a damn narc addict and you just can't admit it
Brilliant as usual!
ReplyDeleteMissed one- I washed them
DeleteI'm a stage 4 bone cancer patient and when I read things like this it makes me feel sad. I hope you never have bone cancer. Its true you have to plan your trip around picking up your pain meds. Why does that make me a narcotic abuser? I have to call the pharmacy to plan this, and that is being responsible. Yet you still make fun of it while calling me a drug abuser. Planning it means I can get out of bed and not suffer on vacation. As a cancer patient I fear a natural weather event could delay getting meds. I will be in such pain. I fear losing them and people do ask me for them as soon as they find out I am ill. They ask all of the time and you bet your rear I have to worry about people stealing them from me. I travel rarely and I'm fairly intelligent. Unfortunately chemo makes me forgetful. I could leave them somewhere easily. I haven't but what if I did. The person I'd have to ask for help is writing hate stories about me on the internet. Why are you judging everyone. It's heart-wrenching. There are so many like me that look to you to care and you do not.
DeleteI've got one you missed. "That wasn't me who got those narcotics, it was my twin sister. We have the same name."
ReplyDeleteYep, true story!!
That is for my BACK pain. This is for my fibromyalgia/leg/hernia/etc pain.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite reason ever: "My dog ate my Percs, then threw them up all over my Ativans, so I need them both early"
Years ago as a pharmacy intern, my Rx Mgr "Mean Gene" gave me a challenge: consult/deal with the addict at the counter successfully and earn my right to consult in his pharmacy. What he didn't remember was that I had worked in Fresno, CA (a.k.a. Methadonia) for a couple of years as a pharm tech. The addict told me his dog ate the #120 oxycodone he picked up three days ago and he had a brand new script from his MD that we needed to fill for him. I asked him if the dog vomited the pills. Addict said no, perhaps assuming I was going to ask him to bring in proof of vomited pills. But no, I said "Ok, bring in your dead dog and I will see about filling your new Rx". He stood there silent for a moment, then turned and walked away. And that's how I earned my consultation badge.
ReplyDeleteThe unfortunate thing is that when you have spent time talking to your doctor (for me this means about $30.00 in gas, an hour drive, a 20 minute ferry ride and approx. 30 min. to an hour wait time in his office), going through everything, he does ok early release, etcetc... to then have the pharmacist and his fellow pharmacist staff, fail to advise you when you submit the prescriptions where it has been clearly written by the doctor himself that he is allowing the early release if I require it... despite asking them to read it, asking them if that is ok - to be told yes, that's helpful thank you, just call if you have any questions or concerns - to then be told 10 days later when you do call because for some strange reason your gut is telling you that there's going to be some issue (and this "feeling" comes from being ignored, spoken to rudely and treated as an addict by the staff ... where prior to this they were everything and more in terms of customer service). Disappointing to find out that indeed there is a problem, which by their tone they are blaming you for .... sorry but my doctor should know the laws around prescription dates, refills and the like. I am trusting him and you as a matter of fact. Clearly neither of you feel it's important to do your jobs. Especially when I ask directly at the time I submit my prescriptions. When you are not the problem, when you are attempting to resolve the issue as best as you can ... to be treated so rudely, unprofessionally and unethically because you've picked up your dirty paintbrush and are trying to paint me with it ... no sir ... that doesn't fly in my world. It's going to be a trying Monday tomorrow for both my doctor and the pharmacist/co-owner because I am not going to tolerate being bullied. I take the time to understand, to learn, to research as best as I can with what I am told, I am polite and considerate. Time for them to pull up their socks and let's get this playing field evened out.
ReplyDeleteMost customers do not understand that the pharmacy staff is not passing judgement on them personally. It is just usually by the time they come in with their doctor approved early refill "next time" if patient requests, we have already heard the a~z excuses of wanting early refills. And it is never for blood pressure or cholesterol meds. So don't be so quick to put down your local pharmacist. I have walked with many pharmacists and most of them would do everything they could to help a customer. Believe it or not, it made the pharmacy run smoother. An extra 5-10 minutes spent on one prescription/customer to assure satisfaction could make the rest of the day pass smoother. That being said, I know of no pharmacist that would endanger their license just so someone could have their norco or xanax fix early. Yes, I used the word fix. Usually the ones who wanted an early refill were not taking the RX as directed by the MD. They were taking it recreationally.
ReplyDelete@Domestic Goddess A prime example of exactly who CRx is talking about. What excellent timing with your post.
ReplyDeleteLet me guess, fibromyalgia?
Damn, I'm good.
@Struck by a turtle
ReplyDeleteMay you never have chronic pain.
May you never have to take 2 pills instead of 1 because you are being UNDER medicated.
May you always be believed when you tell a doctor how much pain you have.
May you never be made to feel like a drug addict.
But if by chance you become disabled by some horrible accident, I hope you remember your words here, and how you once mocked someone for having the courage to speak up.
We aren't all drug addicts
You are so right. Makes me mad when people think I am abusing my meds but they need to walk in my shoes for 10 minutes. That's all it would take. I agree with you 100%
DeleteIdiots ive had 2 back surgeries and in oklahoma they are only allowed to write a 25 day script which leave 6 days unaccounted for in most months if you are not here trying to get help then why even comment if you dont have this problem then keep to your own and good for you some people need them just like you need water
DeleteIv been on meds and patches for years &I'm 27! I never asked for early refills when they were stollen by parents, siblings friends etc.. because that was my fault if you are gonna be in pain meds be smart and stop ruining it for everyone!! I actually just had a situation where( and I never carry the whole bottle ( or even half but I did carry half in my purse for an idiotic reason and it opened a pop got punccered in there and ruined 98% of them so I'm fucked but guess what i Fucked my self!! My doctor is risking his medical license for me to be responsible and I must be!!! I am gonna hurt like hell and this won't be fun do to pain not withdrawal cause I have put some aside every month just in case my Insurace wanted to be dicks and not fill it or etc.. it I still do not even have 1/10 of what I need and it my dumbass fault. Take ownership and suck it up. I know it sucks. It if your really in chronic pain like I am then you save them so u don't run out, only take them when you need them need them like I'm gonna die pain and enough bs people!! This is why it's so hard to get your meds now cause if you dumb ass's suck it up like me!! Cause you have no one to blame but you!!!
DeleteThank you for stating that clearly. UNDERmedicated. When one has such intense pain, 1 pill ain't gonna cut it. What is the rule of pain management? Easier to control pain when it is light to moderate than moderate to severe. And the fact we need this medication to move, there is NO BUZZ anymore, just relief. When it's not there, it is 10x worse. Yes, we obviously do become addicted to an addictive medication, like an antidepressant, we do still need them. Addicts? Sounds like it was our choice. Dependant on medication for quality of life, yes.
DeleteThank you for stating that clearly. UNDERmedicated. When one has such intense pain, 1 pill ain't gonna cut it. What is the rule of pain management? Easier to control pain when it is light to moderate than moderate to severe. And the fact we need this medication to move, there is NO BUZZ anymore, just relief. When it's not there, it is 10x worse. Yes, we obviously do become addicted to an addictive medication, like an antidepressant, we do still need them. Addicts? Sounds like it was our choice. Dependant on medication for quality of life, yes.
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ReplyDeleteMay you never have chronic pain.
May you never have to take 2 pills instead of 1 because you are being UNDER medicated.
May you always be believed when you tell a doctor how much pain you have.
May you never be made to feel like a drug addict.
But if by chance you become disabled by some horrible accident, I hope you remember your words here, and how you once mocked someone for having the courage to speak up.
We aren't all drug addicts
I hope you work retail for the rest of your life. But that's not even half the pain of someone with actual chronic pain fighting the sea of seekers that go in for the "party". I've heard people literally brag while you can see my thombosis and veins from a clot issue and I've gone to the same pharmacist for two years. You are just some yuppie with mommy/daddy money that got the wrong job just like some of us have the "wrong" meds you have to dole out. BOO HOO.
ReplyDeleteI worked in a retail pharmacy for 13 years so ive seen it all like CRxMan. We know who are addicts for there is a very distinct pattern.
ReplyDeleteIm 32 and now I have cancer AND fibromyalgia (yes its a real disease) so I have sympathy for those in chronic pain as I also am.
CrazyRxMan.......my favorite excuse that I heard was "My prescription bottle dropped in the hot tub" oh and "They dropped in the lake while I was fishing".
Or your and anxious reck and knocked the bottle in the sink after brushing my teeth. Xanax helps people with panic disorders and is usually looked at like street drug. Thus putting me into possible withdrawal symptoms like seizures.
ReplyDeleteI think people should be allowed at least 2 oops refills a year. THATS IT. Because accidents really do happen and what do you do for those people who really are in serious pain and have an accident and now their out of their only relief? Its not right to just lump everyone into one category. That category being "addict liar". With something as chronic pain and peoples lives and jobs at stake we should have a more sympathetic attitude towards these people other than Kindergarten justice such as where little Timmy wont shut up so the whole class is denied recess....
ReplyDeleteI was diagnosed at 36 with stage IV breast cancer that has spread into my skull, hips, pelvis, shoulders and most of my spine. It's ridiculous how I have been treated because "I don't look sick". It amazes me how many pharmacists are quick to judge and automatically assume I am a junky because I "don't look sick" and am picking up my pain meds.
ReplyDeleteI frequently cut myself back or go without my meds even though I am in excruciating pain, just so I can make sure I have a backup plan in case an accident does happen. I always have at minimum half a month of extra meds in case of emergencies because I would rather feel the pain of cancer stretching my bones and spreading through my body than to deal with another judgmental pharmacist. It's ridiculous that there are so many people in legitimate chronic pain getting treated so rudely by pharmacy staff because a good portion of the staff chooses to automatically assume the worst.
I'm sorry. I hate this for you. These people making jokes about people's pain. They state they can tell who is lying or not. I look healthy for stage 4 breast cancer metastasized to bones in too many places to count. I feel ur pain
DeleteI agree that accidents do happen. Everyone who takes meds are not an addict. I had 13 surgeries in one year due to a docs mistake and every time I had to go pick up my pain meds I felt like I was being judged. I was even asked why the doc was writing this med for me!! This was in front of a whole waiting area of people. I had never felt so embarrassed in my life. I have IC its a bladder diesease and there's no cure for it but I will never fill another prescription for pain meds in my life. That's sad I'd rather live with the pain then be embarrassed like that again. I understand that pharmacys have to be care and make sure they are covering their a$$ but they need to teach a class that helps them treat ppl like a person and have compassion and not like an addict.
ReplyDeleteYou, whoever the hell you are, are a bully! You need a freaking course in compassion and not passing judgment on anyone. I understand that there is a problem with prescription drugs being abused but I also understand that people who are suffering from chronic pain (such as Fibromyalgia) have to go through such crap. I believe that if you contact your doctor and go in for a visit because you had an accident with your meds, you should not be able to judge. This is so disappointing because I watched my grandmother go through years of pain and being judged. God forbid I become ill, I don't know if I would be willing to be judged just because you can't see that they are ill!
ReplyDeletehi so I'm sure a lot of people are going to think I'm full of shit that's fine. On Friday I went I got up at 6 a.m. I never get up that early but I was getting up to go camping with friends we do RC cars and play on the rocks the last 6 years I've been on meds I have never ever ever lost or ask for meds early except for on a trip and that's usually just a written prescription for a day or two early but I make them last I've never used them recreationally. I I'm not sure if I left it behind my truck or on top of my truck but I lost my backpack on Friday morning rushing to get to my friends house so I wouldn't hold them up so we can get to the other people and going on trip. I didn't realize until a few miles past that I lost my backpack be the way I found out was reaching the back of the truck to get my phone charger and realizing there's no backpack there I asked him to bring me back to my truck when we got there my truck was closed I assumed my backpack was still in the truck. As soon as I realized my bag was gone I freaked out I have kept my meds A secret there's just such a stigma about him I just don't want anyone to know I went to my doctors office instead of calling I know the problem with that drugs so I figured going in in person is better than calling they told me they would give a message to my doctor and to go home and wait and they would call me I told them that I only had a couple left and would not make it past the day I told them that I have never messed up before I don't know what to do and I'm scared of the DTS now on top of all this 2 months ago I asked to be tapered off my meds it was me not the doctor but it was me who asked can I start tapering off so even being honest and doing the right thing I still got treated as a druggie and now it is the next day I'm going through withdrawals and they never called me I feel totally betrayed by a doctor I've seen for 6 years whom I thought I had created a good relationship with whom I actually believed didn't think I was a piece of shit druggie but in all reality as soon as they put you on them your shit and there is no lie about that
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that happened to you. I hope you got ur meds and didn't suffer to much.
ReplyDeleteHi Crazy,
ReplyDeleteCould you provide any tips for non-addicts for dealing with controlled prescriptions? I understand if you don't want to since I guess the addicts could read it and use it too.
I take adderall and my dog takes tramadol. I'm going on a two week international cruise followed by a 40 hour train ride where I will not have access to a U.S. pharmacy. I will need to fill my prescription and my dog's prescription a week early to have enough to get through the trip.
My doctor has given me a prescription dated so I can do this. My vet has called in her okay to the pharmacist. I will be calling my insurance for approval on mine and there is no insurance for the dog.
The reason I don't have to fill my non-controlled prescriptions early is because I get 90 day supplies of those so I have more than enough to get through a two week trip. The Adderall and Tramadol come 30 at a time.
While adderall is not a life sustaining drug I have really bad ADD and will actually be able to relax and enjoy my vacation if I can stay on my medication. I can't imagine a 40 hour train ride without it. My husband would probably kill me. Also, I'd probably do so many stupid things on the cruise, like lock my key in the room or lose my wallet. I really do need the adderall for my brain to function. I'm on a relatively low dose too.
Anyway, I guess I'm just afraid of looking like an addict by needing an early fill. I already gave the pharmacist a heads up when I got my last order. For the Tramadol they said no problem, for the adderall they basically said "we'll see." (Different pharmacists because dog meds are cheaper at a special pharmacy).
Is there anything I can do to make this less awkward for me and the pharmacist? I'm a white collar professional in a suit but I know addicts come in all forms. My husband is also in law enforcement so I wouldn't be illegally using drugs but the pharmacist doesn't know that and there is no awkward way to mention it that doesn't look like I'm trying to get special treatment.
I guess my question is this, pharmacists and doctors can allow a vacation supply of a controlled substance where they are in agreement, right?
My cruise also stops in Puerto Rico. Do they fill U.S. prescriptions there and accept U.S. insurance? Doesn't help my dog but it would help me.
If you have a copy of your itinerary or travel documents to show your doctor so that he/she will write on the prescription "okay to fill early for international trip on xx/xx/xx" and show the pharmacy your travel documents it won't be an issue. DEA audits for early control fills require documentation to show everything is legal. It also helps to contact your insurance company for an early fill authorization.Ins co will need dates of travel and when you will be filling prescription and whatever other info they may want for their documentation and authorization. Depending on state laws, pharmacy company policy, and pharmacist protocols the pharmacy may still need to verify early fill with doc office and/or call the insurance co for the payment authorization. Everything in modern medicine is documentation...
DeleteI would imagine that you can get your prescription filled in Puerto Rico without a problem. However, check with a travel agent just to make sure.
ReplyDeleteFrom what you've said, I don't think you would have any trouble getting your prescription filled early at your pharmacy. You don't fit the profile, you're not exhibiting red flags, and clearly you're not abusing your medication. You might have a problem getting your insurance to pay for the medication, but other than that there shouldn't be a problem.
As long as you're upfront about what you're doing and have no prior history of early refill requests, I really doubt you'll have a problem.
I know this post is very old but I stumbled here looking for a way to redeem myself from what I now realize are some major pharmacy faux pas.
ReplyDeleteA few months back I was prescribed Adderall XR after being off ADHD medications for nearly twenty years. I've never had anything more than an antibiotic script every other year, so I was completely ignorant to how pharmacies work. When I first dropped of the paper prescription (which I had never done. Everything had always been called in ahead of time for me) the phamiscist asked when I needed it and I shrugged and said "Now?" In retrospect, I realize that was an awful way to start off my relationship with my friendly pharmacist.
Anyway, I'll admit, I'm the definition of the phrase "book smart but not street smart." So, when my doctor gave me two papers I tried to fill them at the same time *and* tried to fill a prescription less than thirty days before the last one.
Honestly, I just didn't know the rules. I'm really new to this and no one told me these things. I just figured, my doctor gave this to me to give to you and that's it. I don't need the medication filled earlier. I just figured I'd save myself a trip. Now I'm getting the side-eye from the techs and because I'm nervous, act like an incompetent idiot.
I told the one exceptionally judgy pharm tech that I was sorry about my flubs and joked that I was ignorant about how it worked because I had "just recently got old." To which she actually smiled but then I screwed up using my new credit card and looked like a moron again.
How do I redeem myself? Or should I just start from scratch at a new pharmacy because my reputation is too tarnished?
And for those of us who are ACTUALLY going to work in remote locations of the world for 3 months (West Aftica) and who are on multiple controlled precriptions...I contacted several customer service reps at my pharmacy at various levels and my doc, and I'm still waiting to hear back over a month later. (Walgreens). My doc already ok'd everything. If I can't get what I need, I won't be able to travel and do my job. That's pretty sad. Walgreens doesn't go to West Africa. There are exceptions to everything as we can plainly see.
ReplyDeleteStop whining about your customers and get a different job already. I love how pharmacists are such class acts, saving the world by denying 1 pill at a time! However, they have no problem bashing their clients/business associates all day long.
ReplyDeleteWhether they like it or not, they do business with these people every single day. I have an idea.. Maybe you should spend time trying to help these "loser scum junkies" of the world. Based on how judgemental you are, you clearly have no vices. You could be a great help. After all, you are the ones feeding them the meds when the scrip. is to your liking. If you aren't going to do that, then maybe you should just give them their drugs a few days early.
You handing the meds over when it is "ok" is doing a lot more harm than denying them a few pills. Take full accountability or get another job. Maybe try and have some compassion, you may not hate your customers as much. Sure, they may be high as a kite, but they wont be arguing with you! After all, you are their dealer and they are your fiends.
You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Because you work in a pharmacy, you're not God. You don't KNOW what everyone's situation is. Until you walk in that person's shoes, shut.... UP! You're probably the same people who yell at me, an airline employee, because your plane is delayed, and then talk crap about me! This is PROOF of what I have always thought about the pharmacy "crew". Passing judgement before even speaking to someone. You don't know what someone's doctor has told them. I've had them say "call me if there are issues or you feel you need a change or increase in meds". So getting my "fix" if that's what you want to call it is your job. I don't want to hear you speak. I tell you my name, you get my rx. You ask me I'd I have questions. If my rx is legit, you say nothing. It is your job. This is shameful.
ReplyDeleteTo the anonymous post from Dec 13th...
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to point a few things out here. You write, and I quote, " You're probably the same people who yell at me, an airline employee, because your plane is delayed, and then talk crap about me!"... and then follow this up with "Passing judgement before even speaking to someone" and "I don't want to hear you speak. I tell you my name, you get my rx. You ask me I'd (lol) I have questions. If my Rx is legit, you say nothing."
In a matter of possibly less than 5 minute of you writing above mentioned post, because I seriously see a lack of thought or reflection thereof, you've managed to severely contradict yourself. You sound extremely judgemental yourself of the pharmacy profession and as such sound like the same kind of person that would "yell at an airline employee" or a fast-food burger chain employee because they forgot to add extra mayo packets for your fries or something.
Honestly, this kind of post pisses me off for the reason that if you're at least going to call a group of people out (ie. the whole "pharmacy crew/ pharmacy profession"), have the decency to realize you might just be the slightest bit hypocritical yourself and in fact you're being the type of individual you're calling out.
THAT, my dear, is shameful.
Wow pharmacist seem pretty mean and judgmental. .
ReplyDeleteI actually lost mine and will have one shitty month. You are an asshole who should retire. Go fuck yourself. You likely abuse your own drugs anyway. A pox on your house and every fucker like you,who created the problem you now punish the public for. Jus like the government-always making the public pay for their screw ups.
ReplyDeleteMan.. some people in these comments are so very clearly addicts. And trust me, I've been there and was prescribed CII meds for 13 years. Cringeworthy. Just read how emotional your comment is. Pharmacists have the right to vent about their job, since them giving you early meds can LITERALLY GET THEM FIRED OR IN JAIL. Omg, I hate going to pickup refills and the SAME people every time are throwing fits in the pharmacy
ReplyDeleteI understand how ever trying to refill a couple days early does not make someone a druggie or an addict.
Deletelook,I under stand that that some do lie to get an early refill especially if its like just a couple of weeks or less since last refill.. However, God forbid you lost a couple or had to take one or two extra does not make someone a junkie or a druggie. Calling people an addict and generalizing like this is wrong. Get off you self righteous high horse and try to identifie with people or find a new profession.
ReplyDeleteFor all of you bitching about getting (or not getting) your pain meds early, obviously YOU don't care whether the pharmacist is put in jeopardy because of you. There are laws in this country that pharmacists are required to follow. If they don't follow them, they risk their very lively hood & their families, not to mention all the years of college it took to get a pharmacist license. Believe me, pharmacy school is not easy. Try it yourself & see. And as mentioned before, there are definite signs that people give off. Yes, pharmacists tend to get very jaded & usually pretty quickly. After 22 years & 2 nervous breakdowns, I couldn't take it anymore, & I am no longer a pharmacist.
ReplyDeleteANY prescription not issued by a physician in their usual course of practice is an ILLEGAL prescription. ANY prescription issued outside of a physician's field of expertise is an ILLEGAL prescription (as I once had a patient use the pharmacy phone to call her DENTIST to ask why he had not called in the pain med for her LEG). ANY prescription issued by a physician in order to simply maintain a patient's dependence on the medication is an ILLEGAL prescription. ANY PHARMACIST WHO KNOWINGLY FILLS &/OR REFILLS AN ILLEGAL PRESCRIPTION IS IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR LICENSE &/OR BEING ARRESTED. Therefore, not a whole lot of pharmacists are willing to be a party to this.
Also, a pharmacist has a RIGHT to refuse to fill any prescription for ANY reason (even if it's because his big toe hurts, as I once told a patient). But not only does he have this right, he also has a DUTY not to fill any of the above mentioned prescriptions. And he/she has the DUTY to inform your physician/s of any drug-seeking behavior or if you're getting meds from more than one doctor. He/she does NOT have to inform you (the patient) about any of this.
Just some added information to think about. I don't know about currently, but back in the 70s, 80s pharmacists had the highest risk of suicide of any profession. Why? Stress! Also, of all health care professionals, pharmacist are the LEAST likely to abuse drugs. This is probably because they know more about them than other health care workers. Your doctor is much more likely to be abusing drugs than your pharmacist. And nurses are much more likely to be abusing them than doctors. Think about that the next time you're in a doctor's office. Is the nurse high? Is the doctor high?
WHAT HAPPENED to TOLERANCE?
ReplyDeleteYou REALLY shouldn't be in a business that requires COMPASSION.
Hope your business tanks.
Wow,
ReplyDeleteso much I want to say but don't feel like spending the time to write an entire novel. I'll just say that I believe in freedom. I believe that ALL drugs should be available for purchase by anyone over the age of 18. We should educate people on the horrific effects that drug use/abuse can have on anyone who makes the choice to consume drugs (including alcohol and tobacco). Adults(18and over) have (or should have) the freedom to make their own decisions that regard to their own bodies and their own health. No person in pain should be denied opportunity for relief because the government thinks it knows what's besthe for us.
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