Posted by JohnL on May 29, 2000, at 6:20:21
In reply to H.R. 2987--ADDers: Feds crack down on amphetamines, posted by Abby on May 28, 2000, at 22:14:14
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> I read about this in the conservative magazine the American Spectator, but then I went to the ACLU's web site.
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> http://www.aclu.org/action/meth106.html
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> It's very scary, basically allowing for secret searches etc.
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> AbbyAmphetamines are very legitimate medications with legitimate healing purposes, regardless of their treacherous reputation. Specifically they correct dopamine/NE failure as well as low blood supply in parts of the brain. These are major causes of all kinds of psychiatric conditions, and sometimes are successfully treated only with stimulants when other methods have failed.
Any government official--whether I'm on their side or not--who has a problem with amphetamines is only advertising his/her own ignorance and stupidity on the topic. They should best focus their legislative efforts on something they have a good handle on. The politician mentioned is way off base, uneducated on the topic (or miseducated) and his legislation will be squashed effortlessly. There are just too many patients nationwide being successfully and professinally treated with stimulants to have some suit&tie spoil the works.
JohnL
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