Pubdate: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 Source: Pensacola News Journal (FL) Copyright: 2004 The Pensacola News Journal Contact: http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1675 Author: Kirk Muse Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n019/a04.html?1744 NOT THE SOLUTION I'm writing about the thoughtful editorial, "FDA is correct in banning ephedra" (Jan. 3). I'd like to add that when amphetamines were legally available without a prescription at local pharmacies for pennies per dose, we didn't have a meth problem like we do today. When amphetamines were removed from the legitimate market and criminalized, the seeds of today's meth epidemic were planted. Sometimes, the simple and easy solution is not always the best solution. Kirk Muse, Mesa, Ariz. - --- MAP posted-by: Derek