Mr. Cunningham, I'm glad the state is finally dealing with one of the drugs that Alaskans abuse to the point of addiction. However, stating that opioids have the same pain killing effectiveness as acetaminophen and ibruprofen is ludicrous.  While I agree that both generics are powerful drugs there is no comparison with opiates if any strength. If you truly believe they're comparable, then opiates should be available over the counter, as Tylenol and Advil are.