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Family Ties Forever! · 11-07-2009, 08:10 PM

I was at the grocery store today. At the checkout I had Tylenol. The guy said I had to be 18. I told him I was over 18. I told him I was 31. He said I "didn't look 18." I showed him my id that proved my date of birth. I have never been questioned before when I bought Tylenol.

Zoneboy · 11-07-2009, 08:39 PM

Certain ingredients found in Tylenol, Advil and other OTC meds are also primary ingredients for making crystal meth. Most drugstore chains and grocery stores are now asking for I.D. to purchase these items. My local CVS now keeps Advil & Tylenol behind the pharmacy counter and you have to show your I.D. to obtain them.

catlover79 · 11-07-2009, 08:51 PM

The office supplier I used to work for refused to sell canned air (computer duster) unless the customer was 18 - due to concerns with kids and huffing. So this kind of thing isn't really unusual. Speaking of OTC meds, have you ever noticed how much alcohol is in NyQuil, etc.? YIKES!!

Courtnee · 11-07-2009, 09:21 PM

I bought midol, tylenol, ect all the time when I was underage (aka last year)

I think that's really silly.

Marvo301 · 11-07-2009, 09:26 PM

I think if these restrictions (as annoying as they can be) prevent even one person from getting hooked on crystal meth than they're worth it.

Janice · 11-07-2009, 09:47 PM

I didn't know that, and I think it's stupid. I can understand keeping certain OTC products behind the counter, such as Sudafed (and other cold meds), but not Tylenol. Carding you for it was overboard too. Being cautious is one thing. Being paranoid is quite another.

Zoneboy · 11-07-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I didn't know that, and I think it's stupid. I can understand keeping certain OTC products behind the counter, such as Sudafed, but not Tylenol. Carding you for it was overboard too. Being cautious is one thing. Being paranoid is quite another.

The Tylenol issue makes absolutely no sense, You need roughly 16,560 caplets to make one ounce of meth.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2005-.../bad-medicine/

Janice · 11-07-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

The Tylenol issue makes absolutely no sense, You need roughly 16,560 caplets to make one ounce of meth.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2005-.../bad-medicine/

I know. I think with Tylenol and CVS, it's more about the harmful effects of taking too much of it. I agree that many people don't realize that they can kill their liver by taking too much Tylenol, but carding people for it makes no sense. I think the warnings should be bolder on the Tylenol box, and in their tv and print ads. Over 16,000 people die a year from Tylenol.

spunkygirl · 11-07-2009, 10:14 PM

So what do they think people over 18 wouldn't do this type of stuff or something? Makes no sense to me

browneyes106 · 11-07-2009, 10:49 PM

They are a lot of items people are being carded now in days for various reasons. In New Mexico people under 18 can't buy spray paint due to concerns with huffing and vandalism. Some stores won't sell lighters to minors.

LuLu Rogers · 11-07-2009, 11:25 PM

When I worked at Walmart last year we couldn't sell any of these things to people under 18:

Paintball guns or Paintballs
Cans of Spray Paint
Cold Medicine
Rated "R" movies
Hunting gear like scent spray to attract deer, ect.
Pocket Knives
Hair Color
Lighters

And a few others I can't remember at the moment

catlover79 · 11-08-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

So what do they think people over 18 wouldn't do this type of stuff or something? Makes no sense to me

That's a good point, too.

Family Ties Forever! · 11-08-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

So what do they think people over 18 wouldn't do this type of stuff or something? Makes no sense to me

It might be that they feel or believe that people under 18 are too impressionable and/or not mature enough to handle certain things such as harmful chemicals.

Certain restrictions make sense to me. It just initially surprised me today when I was questioned about my age because I was buying Tylenol.

Courtnee · 11-08-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

When I worked at Walmart last year we couldn't sell any of these things to people under 18:

Paintball guns or Paintballs
Cans of Spray Paint
Cold Medicine
Rated "R" movies
Hunting gear like scent spray to attract deer, ect.
Pocket Knives
Hair Color
Lighters

And a few others I can't remember at the moment

Heh. I've bought hair color from Walmart before while under 18. They really don't check.

LuLu Rogers · 11-08-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Courtnee

Heh. I've bought hair color from Walmart before while under 18. They really don't check.

It depends on the brand, some were fine, but sometimes I would scan one and the register would prompt me to check the person's ID. It's pretty stupid if you ask me, LOL

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Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I bought midol, tylenol, ect all the time when I was underage (aka last year) I think that's really silly.
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11-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I didn't know that, and I think it's stupid. I can understand keeping certain OTC products behind the counter, such as Sudafed (and other cold meds), but not Tylenol. Carding you for it was overboard too. Being cautious is one thing. Being paranoid is quite another.

11-07-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	So what do they think people over 18 wouldn't do this type of stuff or something? Makes no sense to me

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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	They are a lot of items people are being carded now in days for various reasons. In New Mexico people under 18 can't buy spray paint due to concerns with huffing and vandalism. Some stores won't sell lighters to minors.

11-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#11
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	When I worked at Walmart last year we couldn't sell any of these things to people under 18: Paintball guns or Paintballs Cans of Spray Paint Cold Medicine Rated "R" movies Hunting gear like scent spray to attract deer, ect. Pocket Knives Hair Color Lighters And a few others I can't remember at the moment
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