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NEWSPAPER.
May. 17th, 2010 02:48 pmDEA BREAKS UP PHARMACUTICAL TAMPERING RING.
- byline, Luann Stout.
Thursday. New York City was rocked by a scandal not seen since the the days of the "family" when DEA agent Norman Stansfield announced in a press conference that the Drug Enforcement Agency had ceased a potentially large collection of pharmacutical drugs that had been tampered with and were in the process of arresting and arraigning the culprits.
Stansfield, a decorated member of the Agency, addressed a crowd at city hall earlier today, "We have reason to believe that these people were acting to destabalize the population. Over ten million Americans are currently prescribed Phenobarten. To tamper with these drugs would have caused a panic similar to the tylenol tampering that occured during the early eighties-it is a miracle and I know that I for one will feel much safer."
Phenobarten, a known anti-depressant, can cause irrationality and moodswings in individuals who take above the theraputic dose. It is believed that the criminals responsible attempted to alter the drug at it's creation, thereby increasing the amount individuals would take. Phenobarten is also used to treat individuals with mental abilities, assisting those without proper training and psychic ability.
When asked if these were anti-mutant activists attempting to affect the sway of mutant politics, Agent Stansfield refused comment, "This is a heinous crime that required resolution. We have a suspect in custody and will be releasing a statement in regards to the investigation shortly. This- is only the tip of the iceberg."
As a precaution, the DEA and FDA are issuing a recall of the drug Phenobarten and asking that anyone using it speak to their physician about being treated with Methoketen, a known substitute.
Methoketen has earned some criticism in circles for being highly addictive. Individuals must maintain a strict regime and have a physician supervising their taking of the drug.
"Rest assured" Agent Stansfield said, "We are working to get Phenobarten back on the market as quickly as possible. I am dedicated to the American people and I have a vested interest in those who need this drug being able to recieve the treatment they need."
- byline, Luann Stout.
Thursday. New York City was rocked by a scandal not seen since the the days of the "family" when DEA agent Norman Stansfield announced in a press conference that the Drug Enforcement Agency had ceased a potentially large collection of pharmacutical drugs that had been tampered with and were in the process of arresting and arraigning the culprits.
Stansfield, a decorated member of the Agency, addressed a crowd at city hall earlier today, "We have reason to believe that these people were acting to destabalize the population. Over ten million Americans are currently prescribed Phenobarten. To tamper with these drugs would have caused a panic similar to the tylenol tampering that occured during the early eighties-it is a miracle and I know that I for one will feel much safer."
Phenobarten, a known anti-depressant, can cause irrationality and moodswings in individuals who take above the theraputic dose. It is believed that the criminals responsible attempted to alter the drug at it's creation, thereby increasing the amount individuals would take. Phenobarten is also used to treat individuals with mental abilities, assisting those without proper training and psychic ability.
When asked if these were anti-mutant activists attempting to affect the sway of mutant politics, Agent Stansfield refused comment, "This is a heinous crime that required resolution. We have a suspect in custody and will be releasing a statement in regards to the investigation shortly. This- is only the tip of the iceberg."
As a precaution, the DEA and FDA are issuing a recall of the drug Phenobarten and asking that anyone using it speak to their physician about being treated with Methoketen, a known substitute.
Methoketen has earned some criticism in circles for being highly addictive. Individuals must maintain a strict regime and have a physician supervising their taking of the drug.
"Rest assured" Agent Stansfield said, "We are working to get Phenobarten back on the market as quickly as possible. I am dedicated to the American people and I have a vested interest in those who need this drug being able to recieve the treatment they need."
