Mexico’s government studying opium poppy growing

ktla ^ | Mar 8, 2021

[BenLurkin]

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Monday the government is studying what to do about growers of opium poppies who have been hit by competition from synthetic opioids, suggesting that some sort of legalization scheme might be possible.

Asked about legalizing marijuana production — a bill for which is now before Congress — López Obrador said the question also involves opium poppies grown illegally in some parts of Mexico to make heroin.

“As far as commercializing marijuana and opium poppies, the decision has been made to undertake a thorough study of these crops,” López Obrador said.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I read that in the late 1800s there was an attempt to grow opium in Kansas. It turned out to be too labor intensive so the crops failed.

[Bonemaker]

Just bring in some Afghan farmers and FBI specialists to set them up.

[Vendome]

Good

Maybe they make vicodin too.

Woke up with the worst hangover thus morning and could have used one.

The hangover was not from drinking but bruxism.

It was so bad last night it woke me up 530am .

Neck, jaw, teeth, eyes, headache.

Took 3 hours to get out of bed

[stockpirate]

Wonder when the Soylent Green factories open up to process the protein

[Rurudyne]

Mexico is simply not a friend to the US.

[COBOL2Java]

Knowing Mexico's pharmaceutical quality, maybe they're thinking of bringing back Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

[forgotten man]

Studying it? Hell, the cartels are doing it. The cartels are the real government down there.

[corkoman]

You not alone. Most dentists can make a night guard for you that will prevent to clench/grinding. Huge relief.

[SunkenCiv]

...the government is studying what to do about growers of opium poppies who have been hit by competition from synthetic opioids...

[steve86]

A friend of mine from elementary school (read about it in the paper) planted a field with opium poppies (for “crafts”), got caught, and the DEA issued an order to seize his property (which was substantial). A year later he had a heart attack and died.

[Red Badger]

... growers of opium poppies who have been hit by competition from synthetic opioids ...

Better dying through chemistry...................

[lee martell]

You could use a Nightgard. I was about to replace mine as I also have bruxism, then I thought about the price.

Nightgard tailormade by Dentist: Aprox. $500. w/no insurance
Boxer’s Mouth Guard from Big Five retailers: Approx $5.00

[BenLurkin]

Better dying through chemistry.

Stealing that.

[Red Badger]

Go right ahead!
I stole it from DuPont Chemical!......................

[silverleaf]

Great

Another Afghanistan but right on our open border

[woodbutcher1963]

Don’t worry the CIA does not like competition.
They are not going to let a bunch of Latinos cut into the profits they are making on Afghanistan Heroin.

[Charles Martel]

I’ll bet we’ll see Paregoric make a comeback, too.

[KarlInOhio]

Don’t worry the CIA does not like competition. They are not going to let a bunch of Latinos cut into the profits they are making on Afghanistan Heroin.

Too bad they don't protect "their" turf from Chinese fentanyl.

[DPMD]

democrats look on with enthusiasm.