I'm sorry I haven't read this article, still haven't heard the main points, but I assume from the thread that it states oxy is readily available. Again, having several trips down that way recently, no one should be getting their hopes up. If U ask for hyd/oxy they usually try to get U neo-percs or some other non-narcs. Val/by roche is about it. Maybe if you go way inland or know someone things change, but I've been told by their pharmacists on several different occasions/pharmacies- that the govt put an end to easy rx.s bout 6 yrs ago.NO barbs/amphet./mq/etc. Sounds like a way to sell mags. (what a long strange trip, my arse) Just my exp. Good luck -j