Pubdate: Thu, 02 May 2002
Source: Springfield News-Leader (MO)
Copyright: 2002 The Springfield News-Leader
Contact:  http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1129
Author: Ray Eaton
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/oxycontin.htm (Oxycontin)

DICTATE ALTERNATIVES FOR DANGEROUS DRUG

The people in West Virginia have taken a good step. The Senate 
majority leader introduced Senate Bill 617 to add Oxycontin to 
Schedule 1 of the state's uniform controlled substances act.

I challenge the members of the Missouri House and Senate to do the 
same. There are other equally effective pain medicines for those who 
need them. Isn't it time we took away legitimacy from this narcotic 
that has hurt so many people?

Ray Eaton, Springfield
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