The DEA’s Mission is Hurting The Mentally Ill

Here are some basics I’ve learned after one of the drugs I take could not be found in several surrounding cities month after month. This fight to find my drug each month forced me to withdraw and start a medication that is not targeted yet.

If you take Xanax and related drugs or take stimulant medication in the United States you may find yourself without access to your prescription.

The DEA digging everywhere they can to catch doctors who overprescribe and the people who are selling their drugs on the street.

I highly respect what the DEA is doing to prevent overdosing, and arresting doctors who overprescribe Controlled Substance drugs. I was in shock by how dangerous Health Apps can be. In this case, the App referred all its participants to an unlicensed doctor who was overprescribing and even writing prescriptions for those that did not have one. Unless you have a death wish, I would not buy any drugs from Health Apps or Social Media.

If you take one of the targeted medications and have trouble filling your prescription every month because it’s on backorder. DON’T take your anger out on the pharmacy, it is totally out of their hands. Your anger needs to target the problem, The DEA.

Prescriptions for Controlled Substances CAN NOT be transferred to another pharmacy, PERIOD!

Here is the most important action you can take to reduce stress when trying to get your Controlled Substance medication filled. Don’t have your doctor call in a refill yet.

A week before your monthly prescription is due for a refill call your pharmacy to see if they have it in stock. If not call all the other pharmacies in your area to find where there is stock. Then ask your doctor to send in a refill, the sooner the better. You have survived a month but every month you may have to use another pharmacy if you can find it.

The DEA is leaving people who take their drugs legally, from a legitimate doctor left holding the bag. Many like myself can’t find their drug month after month and will find themselves in withdrawal and having to try something close that is not the target now. Your doctor will know.

If you would like to join me in anger, start learning more about the DEA and flood them with messages.

Melinda