Posted by Dr. Bob on September 18, 2001, at 10:02:41
In reply to Re: No prescription needed, DR BOB please, posted by stjames on September 17, 2001, at 21:19:32
> A recient re-read of the law and publications reguarding import of meds has convinced me this is totally illegal.
In the FAQ, I included a link to the US Customs Service:
http://www.customs.gov/imp-exp/trade/tools/archives/vol1n03/presmed.htm
They do seem to require (1) approval by the US FDA and (2) a valid prescription. I've added those excerpts now...
> The US Customs is the first US athority one must pass to import meds, and they clearly require a perscription from a doc. This is not a grey area, Customs has just been looking the other way.
Well, it's their job to enforce the law, not ours, or at least certainly not mine. And we can warn people of the potential consequences, legal or otherwise.
> We cannot discuss ways to kill ourselves here, but we can discuss ways to commit illegal acts
> and perhaps do great harm to ourselves, as long as it is in the intrest of "getting well".I think that's right, it's benefits vs. risks. Which people ultimately have to weigh for themselves.
> I don't think it is OK to say "decide for yourself" and wash your hands of it. No one should be that naive so assume lay people are able to ponder the medical and legal implications on this issue. How can most do this when the issues are so technical.
I understand what you're saying, but at the same time, lay people have the right to live their lives as they choose (with some qualifications). All kinds of decisions they make have potentially serious implications. And they're free to consult with others who are more knowledgeable -- or not to.
> Of all the AD's, the TCA's are the ones that are most easy to kill oneself with. Sal just told someone
> where to get some. How do we know what the posters true reasons are ? How do we know the condition a poster states they have is really what they have? Tell Sal you are depressed and whatever has not worked and Jason will give you a "Sal Special Coctail for Depression ". What happens if this person is actually BP ? The hospital is what happens, at the least.I know, it's a potential problem, somebody could be hurt or even die. But should we then assume that people secretly intend to kill themselves? We let people buy cars even though they might go drive them off a cliff...
OTOH, I suppose an alternative policy could be not to allow discussion about how to obtain drugs. Their pros and cons, fine, but not where to get them. Would be better? Hmm...
Bob
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