As seniors, we love longer cruises. Lately, we've been traveling on Holland America. We enjoyed a Grand voyage last year so much that we signed up for January's Pole to Pole 133-day cruise. It is our longest cruise yet.
Massachusetts has strict controlled substance laws, which include my ADHD med. In MA, you can only get a 1-month prescription at a time. I can get a 1-month vacation override. That will cover the first 2 months, but I don't know how to cover the other 4 months. My Dr. has no problem writing the script, except it's illegal in MA, and she doesn't know how to solve the problem either. I have tried other meds, but they didn't work very well. Going without isn't an option, as I wouldn't be able to enjoy the cruise without the med - I'd drive my husband nuts too.
I can't be the only person who comes against this issue. Some seniors must run up against these laws for needed pain medication. Anybody have some solutions? We may have to cancel the cruise.
