I notieced valium and vicodin are over the counter in Mexico, should they be over the counter in America?

Question by ghost: I notieced valium and vicodin are over the counter in Mexico, should they be over the counter in America?
What would this do for reducing the prisons? What would this do for people in pain, or with anxiety, but can’t afford to see a doctor? I once bought valium without a copay before I had medicaid, at Walmart it cost me $ 13 for 120 valium 10 mg. pills. I think a lot of people could afford that price each month. Valium is an old drug, and it is sold over the counter in most countries. So what gives? I know the down side of abusing valium, taking to many makes you forget everything, and drinking on it makes you act nuts. But if someone wants to take it like normal what is the big deal?

Adult answers only please. there would be stupid people who would abuse these medications, but at least they would be legal. Alcohol is legal, and it is a hardcore drug that really can be abused. But many people also can drink a 6-pack a night and it’s no big deal.

Adult answers please? Also, what would be the problem with making cannabis legal? I don’t like it because it makes me paranoid, but I don’t believe in “reefer madness”.

I’m think that since most of the 2 million people behind bars are in because of drug prohibition you clearly can’t change people. I’ve been to rehab, and all it did was feel like a punishment.

I am not for meth or cocaine being legal, but not against it either. If people want to hurt themselves with drugs it should be a personal matter. If they cannot control themselves on drugs, and hurt others, that is when they should be punished. And you will have that with people buying illegal drugs anyway.

But I want your views. Consider me a liberal, I don’t care. Your views on this please?
For the second answer, I am for universal health care. I think in a nation that has so much that every person should be able to have food, shelter and medical care. I also think adults should be able to imbibe any substance they want. But, if they decide to hurt others they should face the music.
Deep Thinker, I think we are on similar grounds. Benzos are not for everyone, but they should be over the counter. I have anxiety daily, and they get me through the day. As for people O.D.ing on vicodin, that would happen. But people just have to learn to not go crazy with vicodin. It has acidomephin in it, and that is what is toxic. And that just happens to be sold over the counter. I don’t want to see O.D. happeing. But I think it’s going to happen reguardless of if vicodin is legal or not. An adult should be able to put whatever drug in their body they want. If they drive messed up, or if they become violent, then they should face the music.

Best answer:

Answer by dunga
i think they should sell it over the counter, who cares if a person wants to take it?

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