What kind of action can you take against someone that steals pain pills medicine or anxiety medicine? What can you do about it legally? And also what kind of proof do you need to prove your complaint?I was not sure what catergory to put this in.. Answers are appreciated!
2006-10-14 07:08:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The first thing you must do, especially if you need to get the meds replaced, is file a police report. If you have suspiscions of who may be taking the pills, you can let the police know. They will come out, take your report, dust for prints, and ask questions. In order for a doctor to replace any meds that were stolen, you MUST bring the police report to the doctor. Other than that, the best deterrent is to get a safe or lock box to keep your meds in. Make sure it is a combination lock (safer than a keyed lock because only you will know the combination), and that it is too heavy to be picked up or is bolted to the floor, otherwise they'll just steal the box.
2006-10-15 10:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy VZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a "friend" stealing from your personal stash, or a pharmacy?
If taking pills from your bottles, 1st, stay calm. I would confront them in an empathetic manner and ask if they were in pain? Give them suggestions on docs and pain relief techniques, etc. and explain that YOU need these pills for your own ailments--unless you don't & then, hell, share 'em ;)
If they're stealing from pharmacies , of course that's a personal call on whether you wnat to turn them in, or talk to them about it (with care!--at this level they may be addicted & have erradic, even violent responses.
In either case I'd be damn sure I was right about the whole thing. Without proof like a video cam, it's your word against theirs--unless you have credable witness(es).
Remember--stay calm--it's only pills--pills make people do things not normally in their characters.
2006-10-14 07:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by Clycs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose the best recourse would be to go to your local Police and if that is not an option, go to the druggist that dispensed the pills and ask him what the harmful affects could be for a person taking medication that is not prescribed to them. Then show the person you suspect of the theft (and that is exactly what it is ) the printout the druggist gives you. Something will have to be done as many people die each year from taking the wrong medication. Good luck.
2006-10-14 07:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by violet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, not a lot...
you may be able to take legal action if there is proof (good proof, the person has your prescription bottle in his/her posession) but just taking a few pills here & there is impossible to "prove".
i have dealt with it too in my home-- I have had temper tantrums, slapped my husband across the face, everything you can imagine-- he finally got treatment for a substance abuse problem & that's about all you can do.
this person you are dealing with obviously has an addiction that needs treatment, and until that gets fixed, you are going to have an issue --- so keep your meds hidden, and don't take it out on the person, they have a true problem.
i still keep my pain meds hidden to keep any temptation at bay.
good luck
2006-10-14 08:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could confront the person about it, or you could contact your local police department. You do not want them to continue taking pills from you, as your money, credit cards, jewelry and id could be next. If it's at home and a relative, you could talk with them first. If a roomate, find a new one. In all cases, you should change your lock, if they can get in. If at work, you could also contact your human resources department, and/or find a new place to keep your medicine.
2006-10-14 07:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Ed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, pain pills , a nice head massage (I love giving and receiving them) and a nice dark room with a comfy bed. Oh wait, what kind of head are you talking about? lol In that case, some tongue action is in order. ;-D Overnight
2016-05-22 01:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law the bottle say's that nobody is suppose to take somebody else's perscription's. If you can see them and they know you can see them have them sign a peice of paper that say's they did so. Or you can get a secret spy camera that they won't know that its in the house so you can see if and they can't. The next best thing is to ask your pharmacist. They would be the best to know what to do.
2006-10-15 15:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(With my sympathies)
Find a good chinese doctor to help you get off these meds. You won't need them when you are healthy, and pill-stealers will have to go elsewhere.
Look in the phonebook under accupuncture.
2006-10-14 08:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.you would need proof,nearly impossible
2.lock up all meds!
3.look for signs that other things have been taken. chances are they need cash as well. stolen merchandise can at least be traced at times.
good luck and be safe!
2006-10-14 07:18:07 · answer #9 · answered by onionheadinvancouver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hide your pills call the police try and catch them in the act, dont let them in your house, the list goes on. DO YOU REALLY NEED TO GO ONTO YAHOO JUST TO FIGURE THIS OUT!? oh thats right... someone stole your ****.... LOL
2006-10-14 19:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by sirus3810 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋