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Well, you can't deny that it does stop the abuse.

Really poor implementation though.

I have to weigh in here. It does not stop the abuse. Separating opiates from acetaminophen is extremely simple (look up cold water extraction). All it does is kill people who aren't aware of the danger or the alternatives.

There are many good reasons not to abuse oxycodone. The government doesn't need to add to the damage of people who are only hurting themselves.

Or kills people that aren't aware that it can be extracted.

Actually I think that poster was being slightly facetious and meant that it does stop that abuse for those 500 people a year because a dead person can't abuse drugs.

Abuse of prescription painkillers is massive. Acetaminophen does not prevent abuse, it only injures.

That was his point.

> "Well, you can't deny that it does stop the abuse."

Unless he is pointing out that liver failure induced death puts an end to any addiction, I am absolutely denying that it puts a stop to abuse.

That's exactly what I was pointing out, actually. Hence the poor implementation ;)

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