Quote: "I also have a "problem" when a pharmacy or pharmacist
seemingly tries to act like a DEA agent ... for example now, you cannot buy sudoephedrine (sp?) off the shelf now,
(at most stores in my town)
because most drugstores keep it behind the counter now. "

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This is done because morons out there steal 20 to 30 packs off of the shelve at a time, from several stores, to make methamphetamine, the most abused illicit drug. They put it behind the counter to prevent theft of the product and try to cut down on the amount of poison on our streets. Having to sign my name for cold medicine is a SMALL price to pay to keep this toxic drug in lower supply in my community. Anyone want to increase meth production near their house??

Want2bcalm- Glad your son is doing well. You appear to have a solid head on your shoulders and that usually translates into a good kid. You know what bugs me the most are the parents, NOT you, who say "why does my 'innocent' child use drugs" or "Not my kid" or the ever popular "How do I prevent criminal behavior and drug use in my child?"

They ask, but then don't use common sense in applying the rules, assuming they listen at all. You had concerns, asked for thoughts, made your own decision, and acted! If half of the parents of kids I have arrested over the years did what you did, I would not have had to put their children in prison when they turned 18 or delivered death notification to many others. Keep up the good work

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