tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post1877493154571255081..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Criminalizing prescription drug use, distribution: The next frontier for 21st century drug warriorsGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-39437025439812897702012-11-19T23:02:15.604-06:002012-11-19T23:02:15.604-06:00Where have you been? Under a rock? Even GSK has ad...Where have you been? Under a rock? Even GSK has admitted that SSRIs can cause suicide and violence. Thier own research shows that normal healthy individuals with no mental history became suicidal. The health care system is also beginning to take notice as well and have discontiued the use of some anti-depressents. They only ones that still hang on to the idea that SSRI's are safe are the misinformed or are working for big pharma.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-72157164607191240592012-11-12T16:26:59.849-06:002012-11-12T16:26:59.849-06:00Could we even think of locking up 4.5 million peop...Could we even think of locking up 4.5 million people more. Heck thats not a standing army for most countries, thats an invasion force. Time to treat medical problems like what they are and leave law enforcement to go after crimes. 18 states and the Diostrict of Columbia have medical marijuna and 2 have legalized marijuana. Doesn't that send some kind of Message. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-62310192111181429292012-11-12T10:50:10.098-06:002012-11-12T10:50:10.098-06:00I can't improve on what others have said; addi...I can't improve on what others have said; addiction is a disease, not a criminal justice issue--more treatment access is what's needed. When so many states have medical marijuana laws, why doesn't the Federal Government just change the classification of the drug, so that patients could be using it instead of these deadly narcotics for pain control--narcotics as the only or almost only strategy to manage chronic pain are inappropriate and dangerous, as statistics show.Arachne646https://www.blogger.com/profile/14855631604555443584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-68938258235822653692012-11-12T00:04:36.560-06:002012-11-12T00:04:36.560-06:00This legislative session the people of Texas shoul...This legislative session the people of Texas should demand that every Senator and every State Representative be drug tested. The testing should continue throughout the legislative session and testing should be done on a random basis. Include alcohol as a drug. Texans should be assured the legislators are not mentally impaired. Lets WEED out all the users.<br /><br />In fact, every elected official in the state of Texas should be drug tested on a random basis.<br /><br />Start holding these individuals to the same standard that the employees of Taco Bell and Walmart are held to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-52439750944782081822012-11-11T13:24:02.201-06:002012-11-11T13:24:02.201-06:00Tiffany there is no evidence that anti-depressants...Tiffany there is no evidence that anti-depressants "cause" suicidal or homicidal ideation. Such research is correlational in nature and not cause and effect.. One theory, highly held, is that as the energy levels of someone who is depressed are restored the ability to follow through with suicidal or homicidal plans Increases. On rare occasions an anti-depressant can put one who has a pre- disposition to a bipolar d/o into a manic state. Was you son being treated for anxiety? <br /><br />The problem with pain is it is subjective and any respectable pain management specialists is going to look not just medication but physical rehab, stimulators, and other alternatives. <br /><br /> Going after doctors, as a rule, will not solve this problem. Physicians (general practice) need better education into the types of pain and treatment methods. Also, there should be better communication and tracking of what "controlled substances" one is taking to reduce "prescription shopping."<br /> <br />Incarcerating abusers is and has been horrible solution.<br /><br />The war on drugs has been an underwhelming success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-55509499779976555522012-11-09T08:02:33.839-06:002012-11-09T08:02:33.839-06:00The law enforcement approach to the War on Drugs a...The law enforcement approach to the War on Drugs assumes America's drug problem is a supply issue. The issue is actually a demand problem and the solution is to treat addiction to reduce the demand.<br /><br />Add treatment beds to reduce waiting lists and increase maintenance programs. Believe it or not, there are many addicts out there that do not want to be addicts and would get help if it was more accessible. Treatment alternatives are much less expensive than jails and prisons.<br /><br />You can take measures to reduce the number of prescription pills on the street and you will see an uptick in street drugs. If there are no hydrocodones available, many addicts will switch to heroin. See how that works?<br /><br />Our current War on Drugs is no more than herding cats. It is a HEALTH issue and should be TREATED as such.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-50448866529385298242012-11-08T16:29:10.818-06:002012-11-08T16:29:10.818-06:00He was not depressed. He was put on them by an idi...He was not depressed. He was put on them by an idiot doctor. Have youever listened to the side effects on the commercials for antidepressents? The changes in mood and behavior are extreme and can be deadly. They include suicidal thoughts and homecidal ideation. Fortunatly my son did not go that far. I encourage you to look at the website. SSRIstories.com you would be suprised at how many felonies are caused by these medications. My son returned to his normal self after he was removed from his medication.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944316939572679055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-17386300765385586082012-11-08T15:13:38.281-06:002012-11-08T15:13:38.281-06:00I love that this issue is getting the attention is...I love that this issue is getting the attention is deserves. At LockMed (http://www.lockmed.com) we've been pushing for awareness, and I'm excited to see the passion behind the comments. If anyone wants to help us with our outreach mission and partnership, let me know! Davidhttp://www.lockmed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-34791108017918069062012-11-08T14:48:09.452-06:002012-11-08T14:48:09.452-06:00Big pharma donates a shit ton to rick. Rick has a ...Big pharma donates a shit ton to rick. Rick has a cake job collecting retirement, regular pay and free mansion for last 6 years. He won't let some "doctor" employed by dshs scare the legislator into doing something he doesn't want. He doesn't give a shit about drug addicts, he cares about his bank account and needs big pharma to donate to his next re-election campaign run to keep the cushy "job" he does..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-43579096554380799562012-11-08T14:37:44.946-06:002012-11-08T14:37:44.946-06:00Tiffany Tillema said...
"My son is in TJJD be...Tiffany Tillema said...<br />"My son is in TJJD because of an anti depressent."<br /><br />I would love to hear how an anti depressant caused your son to commit a felony. Depression is not a sympton of crime. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-84766732139208365722012-11-08T12:07:00.954-06:002012-11-08T12:07:00.954-06:00Now legislators know more than doctors! Ridiculous...Now legislators know more than doctors! Ridiculous waste of money just to build up a larger and larger law enforcement "army" in this state. Very scary. Stay out of my house, my body and my personal self-liberty! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-38329094403487450932012-11-08T11:46:59.590-06:002012-11-08T11:46:59.590-06:00They have to find a new enemy to present to the pu...They have to find a new enemy to present to the public and villainize... They are making it so hard and expensive to obtain proper pain management for everyone. This is horrible because some of us have legitimate uses for the pain medication. The ever-growing underground market is only mushrooming so much because the demand remains and the DEA is closing down the clinics. Not all of them are crooked. Very frustrating! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-78902173693953104232012-11-08T11:13:55.976-06:002012-11-08T11:13:55.976-06:00And yet Washington State and one other that I can&...And yet Washington State and one other that I can't remember just now have just voted to allow medical marijuana use.sunray's wenchhttp://lookingforthecabinbythelake.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-35950342954782594812012-11-08T09:25:36.304-06:002012-11-08T09:25:36.304-06:00Would Rush Limbaugh would support this bill?
Woul...Would Rush Limbaugh would support this bill?<br /><br />Would Jeb Bush's daughter?<br /><br />I think a whole mess of Republicans might find themselves caught up in this drag net.<br /><br />The DAs need to tread carefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-14492083752632132242012-11-08T09:10:13.921-06:002012-11-08T09:10:13.921-06:00Oh, yes, create a public registry so the offender ...Oh, yes, create a public registry so the offender can never have a decent job, rent a house, and his wife and children can live a life of humiliation, harassment and fear. This, of course, after legislators have gotten some good publicity making useless laws and after giving lots of people a good-paying job "supervising" him, keeping him chained with a GPS monitor that breaks down regularly, and really doesn't prevent anyone from doing anything. More "smart" American Law Enforcement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-34762398102555292702012-11-08T07:31:48.660-06:002012-11-08T07:31:48.660-06:00And lastly, let's create a Drug Offender Regis...And lastly, let's create a Drug Offender Registry, cause we all know there's no cure for addiction...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-5875298465300532392012-11-08T02:30:28.981-06:002012-11-08T02:30:28.981-06:00No, don't incarcerate far more effective to pu...No, don't incarcerate far more effective to put them on extensive and intensive probation, send them to treatment at the COUNTY'S favorite treatment boutique and charge them excessive treatment and probation fees. It is also important they pay their debt to society therefore the courts should fine them for the maximum fine allowed under state law, regardless of their financial status. Pop a criminal label on them, and slap an ankle monitor on them which they should also have to pay for.<br /><br />If for some reason the perp is financially devastated and can no longer pay out the nose, then send them to prison. <br /><br />There should also be a registry to publicly humiliate them and their families. Future employers should beware. Neighbors should be warned. <br /><br />Call it Texas Justice.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-39157826709156814972012-11-07T22:44:00.408-06:002012-11-07T22:44:00.408-06:00Don't forget you don't have to abuse pills...Don't forget you don't have to abuse pills to end up incarcerated. My son is in TJJD because of an anti depressent. Once he was removed from the med he returned to his normal self. He was not abusing the pill as I keep our Meds locked up. If you watch the commercials for some of these SSRI Meds you will hear them mention changes in mood or behavior and thoughts of suicide as side effects. It happens more often than people think. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944316939572679055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-27514673716386216792012-11-07T19:32:19.898-06:002012-11-07T19:32:19.898-06:00Sounds like they should be targeting the doctors&#...Sounds like they should be targeting the doctors' you know the people passing out the perscriptions.rodsmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-88537569438997177792012-11-07T18:22:38.740-06:002012-11-07T18:22:38.740-06:00The doctors I work with use that database routinel...The doctors I work with use that database routinely. They also routinely give a lot of pain meds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-2735888465191382962012-11-07T18:08:57.300-06:002012-11-07T18:08:57.300-06:00Does this mean that prescription drug abusers like...Does this mean that prescription drug abusers like former Chief Justice Rehnquist (who got strung out on prescription pain killers for a bad back) are going to end up in prison.<br />Oh, goody. Just what we need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-35173225286916704142012-11-07T17:13:33.520-06:002012-11-07T17:13:33.520-06:00"We want to go after the teenagers, basically..."We want to go after the teenagers, basically."<br /><br />Teenagers can't suffer pain?<br /><br /> <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-90400611509367791082012-11-07T13:44:23.252-06:002012-11-07T13:44:23.252-06:00Oh boy! A whole other cohort of people that we can...Oh boy! A whole other cohort of people that we can incarcerate!<br /><br />Prescription drug abuse is a huge problem, maybe worse than illegal drugs in my opinion because it carries the aura of being "legal". <br /><br />As with other drug abuse, Law Enforcement is NOT the solution, but it is probably the one that will be forced upon us.Prison Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03651611135066437902noreply@blogger.com