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Mariana

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5. I think it's criminal

Reply to Nevernose (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 16, 2017, 12:51 AM

Oct 2017

that with all the hysterical reporting about the "opioid crisis" we're hearing just about nothing concerning the danger of mixing narcotics with alcohol or other depressant drugs. That's what kills people! As you say, people aren't suddenly dropping dead from taking a few Vicodin. They're dropping dead from taking a few Vicodin and then following it up with a few shots and a six pack. So, where are the warnings?

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60 Minutes opioid crisis...must see [View all] SHRED Oct 2017 OP

Not one member of the house or senate voted against this legislation MattP Oct 2017 #1

Histrionics. We dont have an opioid crisis Nevernose Oct 2017 #2

Did you watch it? SHRED Oct 2017 #3

We still have more people dying from heroin than fentanyl. SunSeeker Oct 2017 #4

I think it's criminal Mariana Oct 2017 #5

word. nt TheFrenchRazor Oct 2017 #6

We need to throw a lot more assholes in prison in this country Sen. Walter Sobchak Oct 2017 #7