GOOD JOB, REP. VIERS; METHADONE RISKY

Kudos to [S.C. Rep] Thad Viers [R-Socastee] for standing up for his
constituents. It's high time we see a young politician with the energy to
fight for others.

As for the methadone solution, has anyone seen the recent information
regarding methadone-related deaths? Nursing 2003 reported in its October
issue some alarming results published by researchers in North Carolina.
Methadone-related deaths increased more than fivefold from 1997-2001. They
also report that in most cases, medical examiners found that methadone was
probably the only drug responsible.

Keep up the fight, Thad. There are a lot of us behind you.

David W. Powers Surfside Beach