SRF Posted March 3, 2019 #176 Share Posted March 3, 2019 22 hours ago, time4u2go said: It could be several days before the ship reaches a port. For some medications, that may be too late. Which is why I am not saying to not keep your meds locked up, if they are a target. But IF you need meds, I was pointing out that it is not difficult to get them in many countries. In fact, easier than in the US. Heck, some insurance companies are requiring docs to call in to justify blood pressure medications now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted March 3, 2019 #177 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, sparks1093 said: I needed some cold meds once (forgot to check our standard stock before leaving) and on the way back to the ship found a pharmacy right near the port in the area with all of the souvenir shops. Stopped in and had what I needed in 5 minutes. Noticed that they had a lot of prescription meds for sale OTC, including anitbiotics. As for prices as I understand it (and I'm far from an expert) one of the reasons that our med prices are so high is the high quality assurance standards that the law demands. The drugs that fail the standard are shipped to countries without the high standards (and our litigious society might also affect the price). The other reason is, that with insurance, they CAN charge those prices in the US. And yes, we do pay for the FDA protocols. Which is why at times there are drugs available outside the US, that are not available in the US for a long period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevInPitt Posted March 3, 2019 #178 Share Posted March 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Big_G said: Didn’t see it but I might have a few choice words if someone accused my spouse or granddaughter of drug abuse too but maybe that’s just me. Is it acceptable for the OP to accuse staff of theft (or drug addiction) to the exclusion of any other possibility and unacceptable for others to consider otherwise? If so, please never get a job in law enforcement. This is the internet, not a courtroom. Strangers are free to accuse each other of anything they want. In this case, the information provided by the OP supports the hypotheses made by others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 3, 2019 #179 Share Posted March 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Big_G said: Didn’t see it but I might have a few choice words if someone accused my spouse or granddaughter of drug abuse too but maybe that’s just me. I can't begin to estimate how many people I have taken care of with that issue and parents, or other family members, who were either unsuspecting or in denial. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgrumpy Posted March 3, 2019 #180 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, sparks1093 said: I wasn't suggesting that, it was simply an observation. What I was buying would be sold OTC in the States also. My main point was that one doesn't need to spend a lot of time looking for a pharmacy. Especially if you stop in Cozumel. They have a pharmacy right in the port shopping area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuoys Posted March 3, 2019 #181 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 4:09 PM, peggy1 said: When my husband asked to be connected to the CEO he was told he couldn't be reached by phone???? I love how people just think they can go right to the top and ignore any type chain of command. Yeah, sure, the CEO of a billion dollar company just sits in their office all day waiting to take complaint calls. Did you tell them you were a member of Cruise Critic. They probably would have put you right through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted March 3, 2019 #182 Share Posted March 3, 2019 55 minutes ago, KevInPitt said: Is it acceptable for the OP to accuse staff of theft (or drug addiction) to the exclusion of any other possibility and unacceptable for others to consider otherwise? If so, please never get a job in law enforcement. This is the internet, not a courtroom. Strangers are free to accuse each other of anything they want. In this case, the information provided by the OP supports the hypotheses made by others. Sorry to disappoint you but I spent a career in law enforcement so I have a pretty good grasp on how substance abuse effects families and their own denial. As for the your theory on hypotheses, law enforcement does not make an accusation based solely on a hypotheses so there's that. The point is you can say what you want on an anonymous blog on the internet but it doesn't make it cool. It's one thing to blame someone for not doing their cruise homework but another accusing their family of drug abuse. Just my honest opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggy1 Posted March 3, 2019 Author #183 Share Posted March 3, 2019 So that's your take away??? Go away! How about staff are stealing peoples medications??? It was a warning for people who are smart enough to heed the warning. Obviously, that doesn't apply to you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggy1 Posted March 3, 2019 Author #184 Share Posted March 3, 2019 BIG_G. Yes, it actually does disappoint me that you come from law enforcement (if that's true). Maybe a crossing guard??? I come from a family of law enforcement (actual law enforcement) who encouraged me to post to warn fellow cruisers. Put on your yellow vest and go out there and help school kids cross the street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sft429 Posted March 3, 2019 #185 Share Posted March 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, peggy1 said: BIG_G. Yes, it actually does disappoint me that you come from law enforcement (if that's true). Maybe a crossing guard??? I come from a family of law enforcement (actual law enforcement) who encouraged me to post to warn fellow cruisers. Put on your yellow vest and go out there and help school kids cross the street. Heh, he's one of the few posters that has been pretty much supporting you... You must be a joy to be around. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuoys Posted March 3, 2019 #186 Share Posted March 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Big_G said: Didn’t see it but I might have a few choice words if someone accused my spouse or granddaughter of drug abuse too but maybe that’s just me. No one wants to believe their loved ones are abusing drugs - until they actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuoys Posted March 3, 2019 #187 Share Posted March 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, peggy1 said: So that's your take away??? Go away! How about staff are stealing peoples medications??? It was a warning for people who are smart enough to heed the warning. Obviously, that doesn't apply to you!!!! Did you drug test your granddaughter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuoys Posted March 3, 2019 #188 Share Posted March 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, peggy1 said: So that's your take away??? Go away! How about staff are stealing peoples medications??? It was a warning for people who are smart enough to heed the warning. Obviously, that doesn't apply to you!!!! With no proof it was actually the staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuoys Posted March 3, 2019 #189 Share Posted March 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, sft429 said: Heh, he's one of the few posters that has been pretty much supporting you... You must be a joy to be around. She’s probably detoxing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted March 3, 2019 #190 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I think I have figured out who took the pills... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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