Posted by JonW on June 7, 2002, at 11:54:09
In reply to Re: Illegal Drugs Not an Option-signing off..., posted by NikkiT2 on June 7, 2002, at 11:16:19
> Remember also, that a drug that is illegal in one country may not be illegal in another.
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> There are many prescription meds in the US that aren't available int he UK, but should I not take, say Xanax, if I can get some, because its illegal in the UK (I'm in UK by the way).???
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> NikkiEveryone's throwing labels around like "illegal" and "evil" and whatever, but to me when treating mental illness every case is individual and the primary emphasis should be on improving the quality of life. Drugs should be respected as chemicals that affect the individual and impact our society. How we deal with all of this is not a black and white issue.
Jon
p.s. I know this is an emotional issue, but can't we all just get along? "Please be civil" you know...
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