re LDN IMPORTS / Celia

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Hi Tommy & Celia,

Naltrexone doesn't fit within the definition of a controlled substance.

For a drug such as naltrexone to be listed as a 'controlled substance', the

definition of a 'controlled substance' would have to be misinterpreted (see

references below) - and if misinterpreted ... let's say along the lines of

'a drug that affects chemicals in the brain' ... then every other drug that

affects chemicals in the brain would also have to be listed as a

'controlled substance' (and that'd be a huge list).

(1) Here's the generally accepted legal definition of a 'controlled

substance':

' ... controlled substance n. a drug which has been declared by federal or

state law to be illegal for sale or use, but may be dispensed under a

physician's prescription. The basis for control and regulation is the

danger of addiction, abuse, physical and mental harm (including death), the

trafficking by illegal means, and the dangers from actions of those who

have used the substances. (See: narcotics) ... '

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/controlled+substance

(2) Here's the generally accepted legal definition of 'narcotics':

narcotics n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular

generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or

transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's

prescription is required. Among these " controlled substances " are heroin,

cocaine, L.S.D., opium, methamphetamine ( " speed " ), angel dust, hashish, and

numereous chemically-designed hallucinagenics, as well as drugs with a

legitimate medical use such as morphine. Dealing in any of these narcotics

is a felony (subject to a prison term) under both state and federal laws,

although mere use may be a misdemeanor. Marijuana is also an illicit

narcotic, but possession of small amounts for personal use is a misdemeanor

in most states. (See: controlled substance, speed, pot)

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/narcotics

11. LDN IMPORTS / Celia

Posted by: " Tommy Harraghy " harraghy@... tommyharraghy

Date: Tue Dec 9, 2008 10:51 am ((PST))

Apparently the status of LDN has been " upped " in the USA. It is now a

controlled substance just like morphine. I think that existing importers

who

wish to continue importing have to apply for a special licence.

LDN IMPORTS

Hi Celia,

There's been a little agitation in the news here in Oz - around a

Naltrexone implant.

Essentially, pharmaceutical and manufactured products that treat addiction

are either being trialled at present, or are in the product pipeline.

In a commercialised environment, pre-marketing and anti-competitive

behaviour are sometimes employed, and sadly, the health industry is a fully

commercialised environment.

Makes me think there could be a new product on the horizon,

Cris

7a. LDN IMPORTS

Posted by: " Celia " celia@... redharvester2001

Date: Mon Dec 8, 2008 10:44 am ((PST))

I have just heard that LDN is going to be stopped being imported to GB, has

anyone else heard of this?

Thanks

Celia