September 25, 201511 yr So if THC is regulated, what's keeping someone from smoking 12 or 15 joints like someone smokes 12 beers? It is the same. Also, what would be more dangerous to drive on? I'm not so sure. I'm not here claiming it'd be safer to drive on 12 joints of pot over 12 beers, I'm just saying if pot is illegal, alcohol should be too. I think you're missing the point. The two aren't comparable unless you're talking about moonshine or bootlegged alcohol when you refer to alcohol, which is illegal. One is regulated and people are able to know exactly what they're consuming, the other is not. Has nothing to do with how much someone consumes, it has to do with being able to know how much is actually being consumed.
September 25, 201511 yr I think you're missing the point. The two aren't comparable unless you're talking about moonshine or bootlegged alcohol when you refer to alcohol, which is illegal. One is regulated and people are able to know exactly what they're consuming, the other is not. Has nothing to do with how much someone consumes, it has to do with being able to know how much is actually being consumed. So what about home brewing your own beer? Regulated? Making your own wine? Regulated? I'm not going to continue to argue with you as this is the wrong thread for it.
September 25, 201511 yr So Narcan, though... A great thing to have around, these people need help and as human beings we can't just sit back and allow someone to die from a very serious addiction if we can prevent it.
September 26, 201511 yr This debate is similar to needle exchange programs in states where there is debate you are enabling people with addiction ready access to needles for use but at least they are using clean needles to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis, etc.... I'm a pharmacist so my opinion of this is a little skewed but I'm on the side of that it's necessary to combat opioid overdoses. These people need help to combat their addiction. Suboxone/Subutex can help but no one can truly quit unless they are mentally ready to do so and are surrounded by the right people. However, there is no hope for them if they are lying dead on the ground from an opioid overdose and no ready access for an antidote. Narcan can give them a second chance at life and another chance at recovery. I do understand though that there will be some people that this readily available antidote enables them for more abuse but I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this case.
September 26, 201511 yr This debate is similar to needle exchange programs in states where there is debate you are enabling people with addiction ready access to needles for use but at least they are using clean needles to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis, etc.... I'm a pharmacist so my opinion of this is a little skewed but I'm on the side of that it's necessary to combat opioid overdoses. These people need help to combat their addiction. Suboxone/Subutex can help but no one can truly quit unless they are mentally ready to do so and are surrounded by the right people. However, there is no hope for them if they are lying dead on the ground from an opioid overdose and no ready access for an antidote. Narcan can give them a second chance at life and another chance at recovery. I do understand though that there will be some people that this readily available antidote enables them for more abuse but I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this case. What are your thoughts on the provider status laws that will be given to pharmacists? Will you be participating?
September 27, 201511 yr What are your thoughts on the provider status laws that will be given to pharmacists? Will you be participating? Provider status laws? Please expound.
September 27, 201511 yr Under legislation passed this year, pharmacists may dispense naloxone without a prescription. It must be under a protocol signed off on by a physician at least once per year. Similar to the methods used to administer vaccinations. A pharmacist can be asked for the product by a relative, friend, or any other first responder and dispense the RX item without having to contact a physician.
September 30, 201511 yr Still not certain of where I fall on this, but this certainly seems relevant: Overdose revival drug now available over the counter in Dayton Pharmacies in Dayton, Ohio are now distributing doses of Narcan without a prescription.
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