2006-09-30 10:16:45 · 15 answers · asked by mjkfla 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I just read it is on the net. So if someone were to OD on someonelses prescription, both the person who gave the drug and the person who took it would be in trouble I suspect.
2006-09-30 10:20:39 · update #1
Well, this is not me. My X wife tried to kill herself with her mothers Ativan, and she has also taken a friends prozac. Her mother gave her the ativan. Now she is mad I tried to get our daughter away from her and wants to sue for more support...but I think with this info, I have the upper hand.
2006-09-30 10:23:41 · update #2
Oh, this is true and just happened last week. And our wonderful court system denied me emergency custody of my daughter. But the fact that taking someone elses script is illegal, and my X did it twice, and the 2nd time OD's purposely, should help my case. I also have an email from her friend that gave her prozac confirming she indeed gave it to her willingly. So not only can my X get in trouble, but her mother and friend as well. Not sure she will want to get them in trouble.
2006-09-30 10:45:39 · update #3
You people seem to not read fully. I did not supply the meds to my X, her mother and friend did. She tried to kill herself with her mothers script. I just needed info so I could go to my lawyer and use it against her.
2006-10-01 01:31:05 · update #4
giving it away for money or not is illegal, using it is illegal, if it is a relative, the only way you would get into trouble for possesion is if you were using it, if you aren't related then possesion is illegal
2006-09-30 10:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal, but a lot of people do it. I'n guessing you could get prosecuted for it if it is a controlled substance, or if you gave someone your medication and they later died because of it.
The big danger in taking another's medications, is that you will use the meds instead of going to the doctor's, and as a result, make your medical problem worse. For example, you may have the same symptoms as your friend, but you may not have the same problem (or you might have it worse). Taking her medications might do nothing, it might hurt you, or it might help you. It's not the kind of chances I like to take. Honestly, though, I do take my boyfriend's prescription pain meds when I have a back strain at work, and I use my friend's asthma meds when I'm short of breath, but I do have more medical training than the average person, so it's a chance I'm comfortable with.
Hope this helps!
2006-09-30 10:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medicine was prescribed for your friend by a physician who knows the condition for which it was prescribed and the medical needs and history of your friend.
You, apparently, are not a physician and do not know how your friend's medicine will affect this other person.
So, without regard to the legality of the issue, just what kind of friend does this kind of thing?
2006-09-30 10:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by asperens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming this is true, she is a danger to herself. This is more than a good reason to get custody. Will help if you have witnesses or medical records. It is illegal to have someone else's prescribed medication in your possession.
2006-09-30 10:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal. Does that mean you have to obey? That's up to you. If your friend takes your (unused?) meds, it has to be at THEIR responsibility. You must disavow any responsibility if there's a reaction, or else your a$$ is in trouble.
2006-09-30 14:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by manabovetime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don,t suppose its illegal if they give you it but you are advised not to take any other persons medication.... If anything were to happen to a person and they had been given medication off someone they may be liable forgiving the medication to you.
2006-09-30 10:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by lelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not prescribed for you then it is illegal. If you are caught with a pill bottle with no prescription or in someone else's name you will go to jail.
2006-09-30 10:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about taking, but possessing a prescription drug with someone elses name on it is.
2006-09-30 10:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure is and if you got pulled over carrying it and they searched you and you had no script for it you would be in trouble.
Also it is dangerous.
Be Careful!!
2006-09-30 10:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzylilhippiechick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is not only for you but also your friend if they gave it to you.
2006-09-30 10:19:36 · answer #10 · answered by Hawaii808 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋