The problems regarding meds. in this state is particullarily bad , I could have gotten in line for one of these clinics, where the doctors give meds out like candy. These offices usually can be detected just by the exraordinary long lines. It is kind of obvious, as most of these clinics are tucked away in less than full strip malls. There does have to be more steps in place to prevent this kind of thing. It is hurting all the good dr.s that are out there who do treat for pain the right way. I don't like the idea of finger printing or other stop methods, but it is better than the alternative. People are dying from this. Doctors are afraid of patients abusing the opiads, and I dont' blame them. That is why they hold back. I do believe in all the measures the good dr.s try to employ to screen out patients who dr. shop, or abuse. I am ready to give my finger print if it would help. ginnie