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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Advertisement Email Story to a Friend July 31, 2005 SinceWeAsked: Prescription for the Meth Epidemic It’s an epidemic, plain and simple. Methamphetamine use has made its way to Oregon in a big way, and some might say Jackson County is one of the worst spots in the state for the scourge of meth abuse. And the problem is getting noticed, both locally and at the state level. In fact, on Saturday the Oregon Senate answered our Question of the Week for us. We asked: Advertisement Should Oregon require prescriptions for allergy medications containing ingredients used to manufacture methamphetamine? The Senate said yes, by the way. After you’re done reading the following reader answers, check out our new question, which concerns the space shuttle. Another demonstration that our Legislature starts their day with a bowl of Stupid! — Mark Kounz, Medford No! Prescriptions automatically cost more. "Meth" manufacturers are going to find a way no matter what. — Norma Schmidt, Eagle Point Yep, that's what we need; more government interference when we already feel like crap. I think keeping them behind the counter is enough inconvenience for awhile. — Rich, Medford Control... yes, prescription ... no. Prescriptions require a doctor's visit, which could cost anywhere from $35 to $85 a pop. That's driving a thumb tack with a hammer. — Neill Sunday, Medford With the enormous and growing problems with have with meth in this state and in this country my answer is an emphatic YES!!! — Maria, Central Point I think it's a great idea, although those that "use" won't agree with me. Taking the meds off the shelves for easy access was a start but more needs to be done. People who want it badly enough will find it but we need not to make it "easy access". I don't mind waiting in line. However, getting the prescription without medical insurance is an equaling concerning problem (but that's another story). — Heather H., Medford, This week’s question Look, up in the sky! It’s the space shuttle hanging on to the international space station. Now that NASA has gotten Discovery in orbit, with some debris problems reported from the launch, the space agency has said it won’t fly another shuttle until all this trouble with foam can be fixed. We asked: Should NASA permanently ground the space shuttle program? Please keep your answers brief and on the issue at hand. Responses received without your name and town can not be considered for publication. All responses will appear on the Web site a week from today. You may submit your answer by using the form here on the Web site, or you may respond directly to SinceWeAsked: Prescription for the Meth Epidemic ">[email protected] Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker Custom Build Computers Discount Hotel Reservations online casinos news Ashley Furniture HomeStore Send Flowers Southern Oregon Loans California Casinos GMAT Prep Windermere Van Vleet Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Online Casino Fundraisers Sudoku Online Casinos Canada Online Pharmacy Advertisement s