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bandman · 10-29-2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 40cal

If memory serves me correctly Lortab contains Hydrocodone, which is a narcotic analgesic. Lortab (from memory again) should be a schedule III controlled substance due to the presence of the Hydrocodone. Substances are scheduled based on their potential for abuse, medical use and potential for addiction.

You are correct in everything you said above. I wonder how you would feel if I said that using your thought base that I think alcohol should also be a controlled substance?

Alcohol serves no functional purpose. Some drugs do serve a functional purpose for people like myself who have arthritis in their back, neck and shoulders. I would argue that alcohol, based on potential for abuse and potential for addiction should be controlled if certain drugs are also controlled.

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Originally Posted by bandman

I’m an adult, as are thousands of people who would be in the very same situation as I was tonight. I’m not driving anywhere. After I get off the computer I’m going to bed.

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Originally Posted by 40cal

They drive high with their kids in the car.

Note that I said that I only use pain medication when I’m not driving.

I agree with your point about driving. I think that a driver who gets caught DUI should lose his/her license the first time it happens for a period lf not less than one year. No exception for driving to work. The second time it should be taken for life. Getting caught while driving without a license should incur a fine in the thousands of dollars. Getting caught driving without a license and DUI should have jail time as part of the punishment.

DUI includes alcohol or drugs of any type in my book. They should also include several different types of antihistamines that impair your judgment by making you drowsy. They should also include muscle relaxers that slow down your reaction time.

I’m not in favor of drug abuse. I am in favor of making it easier to get certain drugs into the hands of people who need them without always having to go through a doctor.