Posted by JohnL on August 23, 2001, at 3:38:31
In reply to Re: Cam! - Advisability and Legality of Importing » JohnL, posted by Cam W. on August 22, 2001, at 17:32:59
Every decision we ever make in life has benefits and risks. I think any risks of self importation or self medication are rather small. The potential benefits far outweight the potential risks, by a long shot. Heck, just getting in your car to go to work is far more dangerous than ordering a med from overseas. But you still get in your car anyway.
It's all about risk vs benefit. For those of us who support self directed care, we see more benefit than risk. For those of you who do not support self directed care, you perceive more risk than benefit apparently. The only thing is that in dozens of cases here at this board of self directed care, not one single bad thing has happened. I'm sure someday something will. But even if/when it does, the track record is very impressive. It just so happens that people who self medicate are very experienced and they understand and respect the risks, resulting in responsible behavior.
I have seen more bad things happen due to drugs doctors prescribed, but no bad things happen from self directed drugs. Just my opinion, but the benefits far outweigh the risks, by a long shot.
It isn't the right direction to go for everyone though.
John
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