The city of Joplin is currently discussing whether or not to pursue a new law that would require those purchasing certain cold medications to have a doctor’s prescription. Why? Because those drugs contain pseudoephedrine - a primary ingredient for meth.
On the surface, I see the attraction. Missouri is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the number of meth labs and SW Missouri is by no means immune. But will it work? I guess time will tell.
With the “metropolis” of Joplin having other cities close by, you may just move the purchases to nearby Webb City. You also have to weigh the impact on those who truly need a decongestant from time to time when Mr. Sniffles comes to town.
For now, we can sit back and watch to see how this proposal evolves. Drugs are a problem. They have a significant cost on all of us, not just those in law enforcement. I commend Joplin for trying to do more to stop it. Ideally, a state or federal requirement will be a better “fix”. But you have to start somewhere.
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